In a 2020 analysis led by the National Institute on Aging, (NIA), scientists suggest that bacteria that cause gum disease are ...

Dementia came home in the form of fallen leaves. My mother woke up one day and went to war with the leaves that littered our ...

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Deborah Gatesman knew something was wrong with her mother Doreen when she began to ask for help with everyday tasks – then ...

A missing adult alert has been issued by the Stark County Sheriff's Office for a 66-year-old Canton man who left his home ...

“Taking a few simple steps goes a long way toward keeping St. Patrick’s Day a festive and enjoyable celebration for someone ...

Research organizations in Houston and San Antonio say they are eager to take advantage of the proposed fund championed by Lt.

RAND study identifies 8 key predictors of dementia that appear up to 20 years before diagnosis, offering hope through early intervention and prevention strategies.

Cognitive decline may have many causes but new research suggests environmental factors may play a significant role in ...

Covered in fake fur, the cat purrs and meows when it sits in the residents’ laps, while the dogs bark, pant and wag their ...

A Kentucky man with dementia is suing several members of the Danville Police Department after he claims his civil rights were ...

Scientists have found further evidence that long-term use of common over-the-counter pain medication such as aspirin and ...