Too often as patients age, doctors pile on prescriptions. The practice, known as polypharmacy, can be dangerous at any age but is particularly hazardous for elderly people, from raising the risk of ...

The charity is highlighting the importance for those experiencing memory or thinking problems to be assessed by a health ...

In summary, research clearly shows that head injuries — especially moderate to severe ones, or repeated mild ones — can ...

Touch-related sensory decline could offer early clues to cognitive problems, according to a recent review. The findings point ...

Cataract surgery may reduce the risk of developing dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease, but not in patients with ...

People are being urged to know the signs of dementia as the disease has impacted Coronation Street's Debbie Webster. The much ...

Do you live in a region considered a dementia hot spot, or a region of the country with elevated rates of dementia?

Regular assessment and tailored multifactorial interventions including challenging and ongoing exercise programs for older ...