Cognitive impairment is more common and severe in older adults with MS than in younger patients, but this is driven by ...

An analysis of longitudinal data from the Taiwan Social Environment and Biomarkers of Aging Study found that the relationship between disability and cognitive decline in older adults is bidirectional.

Older adults who experienced delirium while hospitalized for COVID-19 had increases in functional disability and cognitive impairment in the 6 months after discharge, according to a prospective cohort ...

Having a child with a disability or a developmental delay is often a stressful experience for a family. Siblings in such families may be exposed to greater stress and challenges. There is little ...

Over the past decade, more adults in the US report experiencing problems with concentration, memory, and decision-making. While adults of all ages reported these issues, researchers found that the ...

Discover the cognitive benefits of exercise for those with mild cognitive impairment. Learn how aerobic, strength, and flexibility training reduce stress and boost brain health.

A new study finds the NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery is a promising option for measuring cognitive change in people with intellectual disability. A major challenge in testing new therapies for people ...

Intellectual disability is a disorder marked by below-average intellectual function and a lack of skills necessary for independent daily living. The condition begins in the developmental period. The ...

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a transitional state of cognitive decline that is below the average age-related fall off in mental skills but above the threshold for dementia. It is also called ...

In designing accessible digital products and services, steps can be taken to enhance the user experience of those with varying cognitive abilities — a topic of discussion at the Digital.gov 2022 ...

Stickers like this are given to people who sign up for AWARE, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office’s new program designed to bridge the gap between first responders and individuals with cognitive ...