Doctors and other health care providers use a comprehensive tool to assess the seven stages of dementia in the elderly called the Global Deterioration Scale. Also known as the GDS, this trusted method ...

Can you explain the stages of dementia? Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, behavior and social abilities severely enough to affect activities ...

A pioneering study indicates that Alzheimer’s disease is considerably more widespread among individuals over 85 than ...

ALZHEIMER’S disease is more widespread than previously thought, a first-of-its-kind study suggests. Using a simple blood test ...

Dementia is progressive. This means signs and symptoms may be relatively mild at first but they get worse with time. Dementia affects everyone differently, however it can be helpful to think of ...

Dr. Tim Rittman has identified that persistent low mood and increased anxiety could be early warning signs of developing ...

The risk of getting dementia may go up as you get older if you don't get enough slow-wave sleep. A 2023 study found that over-60s are 27 percent more likely to develop dementia if they lose just 1 ...

In a recent systematic review (SR) and meta-analysis published in the journal Systematic Reviews, researchers investigated claims of the Chinese martial art Tai Chi delaying dementia progression and ...

Moving through the stages of dementia is difficult — for individuals living with dementia and their families, and for professional caregivers. Kisco Senior Living saw an opportunity to rebuild its ...

A large population analysis found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine were significantly less likely to develop dementia over the following seven years.