Dementia articles
-
A linguistic warning sign for dementia
Older people with mild cognitive impairment, especially when characterized by episodic memory loss, are at increased risk for dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. Now a study by researchers from MIT, Cornell, and Massachusetts General Hospital has identified a key deficit unrelated to memory that may help reveal the condition early—when any available treatments are likely…
-
Doctor reveals how to reduce your risk of getting dementia
A doctor has revealed the lifestyle and diet factors that reduce the risk of dementia - and why one 'common' old age issue should be treated immediately.
-
Risks of antipsychotics for dementia ‘more severe’ than previously thought
Antipsychotic drugs may be prescribed for people with dementia who develop aggression and psychosis.