Living in a Poorer Area Increases Your Risk of Dementia, Study Says
More than 55 million people live with dementia across the globe and there are nearly 10 million new cases every year.
Nurse Speculates Putin Has Symptoms of Parkinson's in Viral Video
"Nurses and medical professionals, I'm gonna show you a video and this is why we should be terrified," the man said in the video.
MTG Calls Biden 'Mentally Incompetent' in State of the Union Response
The Georgia congresswoman referenced a "dementia-ridden piece of crap" remark from a mother of a U.S. soldier killed in Afghanistan to attack the president.
Arkansas Boy, 5, Helps To Find Missing Man With Alzheimer's Disease
Ezekiel McCulley came up with a new word to describe how saving the missing man made him feel, describing it as a "criracle"—a combination of "crazy" and "miracle."
Man, 34, Dies of Dementia After It Killed His Father Aged 36
Daniel Bradbury, a father of two from the U.K., was diagnosed in 2017 after experiencing depression, memory loss and coordination problems.
Vascular Dementia Explained After Frank Beckmann, Veteran Radio Host, Dies
Retired radio personality and University of Michigan play-by-play announcer died as a result of the rare and untreatable condition.
Family Told Man Missing After Hospital Stay Actually Died in Facility
Renee Prevost was told her father, who had dementia, had been discharged from a Detroit hospital where he was being treated for COVID, only to find out later that he had died at the facility.
Dementia Risk Factors Explained 10M Americans Could Have Condition by 2050
A new study suggests that dementia cases worldwide could almost triple between 2019 and 2050, rising from 57 million to 153 million people living with the condition.
Housekeeper Indicted for Alleged Rape of 81-Year-Old Woman With Dementia
"The charges outlined in this case are as heinous and disturbing as they come," New York Attorney General Letitia James said.
Scientists React to Study on Viagra As Potential Alzheimer's Treatment
A study has found that Viagra—commonly prescribed to men with erectile dysfunction—could be a potential candidate for treating the degenerative disease.
Majority Think Biden's Age Interfering With Ability to Be President: Poll
The president is the oldest person to serve as commander in chief in the history of the United States.
Human Trials for Nasal Alzheimer's Vaccine Due to Start
The trials are set to be the first in which humans are given a nasal vaccine in order to treat Alzheimer's.
Billionaire Facing Largest Tax Fraud Case in U.S. May Avoid Trial
The automotive tech mogul is accused of using Caribbean entities to hide $2 billion worth of income from the IRS over the span of 20 years.
Woman Takes Mom on Trip Before Dementia Takes Hold in Tear-Jerking Video
A woman took her mother to Ireland upon learning her dementia would mean she would forget her in six to eight years, and the trip has left many teary-eyed.
Woman With Dementia Roughly Arrested for $14 Theft Awarded $3 Million
Loveland City Manager Steve Adams issued an apology to Karen Garner following an incident between Garner and a police officer from last year.
Listening to Your Friends Could Help Them Live Longer, Study Says
A new study shows that supportive listening is tied to a higher cognitive resilience which can lower the risk of Alzheimer's and related dementias.
Nichelle Nichols' Son Kyle Johnson Slammed After Selling Mother's Home
"Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols, who is battling dementia, has been the focus of a contentious conservatorship battle.
Reducing Air Pollution Could Lower Risk for Dementia and Alzheimer's
"These data demonstrate the importance of policies and action ... that address reducing air pollutants," a representative for the Alzheimer's Association said.
Lewy Body Dementia Symptoms Explained As Actor Frank Bonner Dies
Bonner, who has died at 79 after being diagnosed with the brain disease, was a TV actor and director also known for his role in 'Saved by the Bell'
Black Men Have Lower Cognitive Skills Than White Men, NFL Lawsuits Assert
"Norming by race is not the stance that the NFL ought to take," a medical ethicist said in regards to a controversial practice the NFL uses to determine who is entitled to compensation for brain injuries.
Tennessee Man Accused of Defrauding Woman With Dementia by Posing as Son
Karl Hampton and his wife, Deborah Hampton, allegedly hatched the plan to fund their "lavish lifestyle," according to a statement issued by the Department of Justice.
Colorado Cop Breaks Arm of Elderly Lady With Dementia in Bodycam Video
The clip of the Loveland Police officer was made public with department facing lawsuit over June 2020 incident.
'My Mother Has Dementia, But It Feels Like I'm Losing My Mind'
I need a magician to give me back the woman I knew—but I know that nobody can.
Health Care Worker Fired After Woman With Dementia Found Dead In Freezer
Sofiya Perel, 86, was found dead several hours after staff called 911 to say she had gone missing from a nursing home in Trotwood, Ohio.
Gale Sayers Stats: What the Legendary Bears Running Back Accomplished
Sayers only played for seven years, but was a celebrated player in his time on the field for the Chicago Bears.
Missing Patient Dies After Being Found in Ohio Nursing Home Freezer
Dementia sufferer Sofiya Perel, who lived at the Maria Joseph Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, was finally found in the freezer after an intensified search.
New Robin Williams Documentary Sheds Light on Lewy Body Dementia
"Robin's Wish" features interviews with people who knew the actor talking about the disease he battled in his last days, Lewy Body Dementia.
Feel Dizzy When You Stand Up? Condition May Increase Risk of Dementia
Scientists explored the link between dementia and a blood pressure condition with a range of causes.
Huge Number of Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented with Lifestyle Changes
Professor Tara Spires-Jones of the U.K. Dementia Research Institute at the University of Edinburgh said the "well-conducted" report was "important" but hoped it didn't lead people to blame themselves if they get dementia.
Racism Linked to Memory Problems in Study on African American Women
Professor Lynn Rosenberg of Boston University School of Public Health said: "Our work suggests that the chronic stress associated with racial discrimination may contribute to racial disparities in cognition and Alzheimer's disease."