Leisure activities, such as reading a book, doing yoga and spending time with family and friends, may help lower the risk of dementia, according to a new meta-analysis. The meta-analysis reviewed ...

Older adults with dementia face significant challenges in their physical and mental health as their cognitive function declines. Current treatments for dementia are ineffective, which prompts the need ...

While the abilities of those with dementia vary, they can still engage in a wide variety of meaningful activities that boost ...

If you have a loved one with dementia, it can be difficult to spend time with them the way you used to. However, it is possible to find new activities and hobbies. Some studies suggest brain games and ...

Subtle changes in speech may reveal clues about future brain health, but experts say the finding raises questions—not a ...

If dementia goes undiagnosed, people with dementia run the risk of unsafe activities such as driving, cooking, and managing finances and medication. If dementia goes undiagnosed, people with dementia ...

Learn more about how older adults who participate in more social events see a delay in cognitive decline. Humans are social creatures. Many of us enjoy spending time with friends and family doing ...

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Older adults who participate in a variety of different activities are able to reduce their risk of developing dementia, according to a new study. Older adults who participate in a variety of different ...

The number of adults over age 65 increases every year, and with that comes an increase in cases of cognitive decline, dementia, and other age-related disorders. But here’s some encouraging news: ...