The manner in which someone uses the stairs could be a telltale sign of dementia. This lesser-known symptom might suggest ...

What the study found: How falls are linked to dementia The retrospective cohort study, conducted by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Massachusetts, analyzed data from over two ...

In a retrospective study of Medicare claims data, researchers found dementia was more frequently diagnosed within one year of a fall compared to other types of injuries. Key takeaways In a ...

Getting injured after a fall may be an early warning sign of dementia in older adults, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open last month. Researchers and doctors weigh in.

Nearly half of older adults with dementia experience falls, suggests new research that also identifies multiple risk factors ― including vision impairment and, surprisingly, living with a spouse.

Older adults who have experienced a traumatic injury after a fall are 21 percent more likely to later receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another related dementia, a new study indicates.

A new study published in Jama Network Open linked falls with an increased risk of dementia in older adults. Here's what doctors think—plus, how to avoid falls.

Dementia is a term used for symptoms like confusion, memory loss, mood changes, and personality changes. There are a whole range of conditions that can cause dementia, not just Alzheimer's.

There are about 50 million people in the world living with dementia. Here's what it's like for the people taking care of them.

David Bailey health: 60s icon has vascular dementia – 'There might not be a tomorrow' DAVID BAILEY would take snapshots of iconic artists, such as The Beatles, Twiggy, and Andy Warhol, and now ...

In a retrospective study of Medicare claims data, researchers found dementia was more frequently diagnosed within one year of a fall compared to other types of injuries.