Scientists have found further evidence that long-term use of common over-the-counter pain medication such as aspirin and ibuprofen may reduce the risk of developing dementia. While it's not the first time anti-inflammatory drugs have been linked to preserving cognitive function,

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, and is characterised by memory loss and other cognitive abilities, but a study suggests something else could be the first sign

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Many people mistakenly believe that dementia and Alzheimer's disease are the same. This common misconception can lead to confusion when discussing symptoms, treatments, and caregiving. Dementia is actually an umbrella term for multiple brain disorders that affect memory,

The brain of a US woman with Down syndrome showed the classic signs of Alzheimer’s disease upon her death, yet she remained symptom free throughout her lifetime. Researchers say the case

Gene Hackman was cared for by his wife in his final years. Her unexpected death highlights the essential and challenging job of those who care for Alzheimer’s patients.

Confirmed speakers for the purple lighting ceremony include: Secretary Michelle Branham, Florida Department of Elder Affairs Cari Eyre, Dementia Director, Florida Department of Elder Affairs Senator Danny Burgess, sponsor of SB 398 Awareness Program for Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia-related Disorders

MRI findings uncover an unexpected mismatch between Alzheimer’s pathology and cognitive function in a unique case study. Studies show that individuals with Down syndrome (DS) have a lifetime risk of over 90% for developing dementia due to Alzheimer's disease (AD) as they age.

The number of dementia cases in the United States is expected to double by the year 2060, according to a recent study.

When she died, the doctor conducted an autopsy, finding in her brain two suspicious proteins: sticky plaques between her brain cells and tangled fibers within them, as science journalist Charles Piller writes in his new book,

Gene Hackman’s wife died of hantavirus, but could his own death be linked to infection? New research suggests infections may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.

"Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks," Achrekar said. "It is the most common cause of dementia among older adults." Diagnoses of the memory-loss disease normally happens after the age of 60.