The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

China has become the country with the largest number of Alzheimer's patients in the world, the state-run Global Times reported. According to a report titled "Alzheimer's Patients Demand Insight Report" released in Beijing at a themed meeting, about 15.07 million people aged 60 and above in China have dementia, of…

Fish oil, which contains omega-3 fatty acids, is promoted for a number of health benefits – from boosting our heart health, protecting our brain from dementia, and easing the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive and devastating neurological disorder that primarily affects cognitive functions, gradually diminishing a person's ability to think, remember, and perform daily tasks. It is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for the majority of dementia cases worldwide. While Alzheimer's disease predominantly affects older adults, it…

Karnataka Health Minister declares dementia a public health priority. Dementia screening to be included in Gruha Arogya programme. Action plan to reduce risk, train caregivers, create dementia-friendly spaces & raise awareness. Plan to double diagnosis rate & provide home-based caregiver assistance. Stakeholders, patients & caregivers participate in drum jam session.

The Oscar-winning actor has lent her voice to Change The Ending, an animated short film from Alzheimer’s Research UK

Almost one million people in the UK are living with dementia.

Dementia, a term often associated with memory loss, hosts a range of symptoms affecting thinking, memory, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily life. It is not a specific disease but rather a general term for a decline in cognitive ability which affects a person’s esteem as well.…

When I started doing sensory stimulation workshops, I worried that playing music for the group would fall flat. I couldn’t have been more wrong

The one-time figurehead of the Labour left is being ‘well cared for by his family and friends’