Alzheimer’s disease is the most commonly diagnosed form of dementia, but it’s far from the only one. In fact, most people who ...

On its own, LATE dementia is less severe than Alzheimer’s, but in combination, it makes Alzheimer’s symptoms worse, ...

Many people mistakenly believe that dementia and Alzheimer's disease are the same. This common misconception can lead to confusion when discussing symptoms, treatments, and caregiving. Dementia is ...

Dementia, affecting millions worldwide, isn’t a single condition but rather an umbrella term encompassing various disorders that impair cognitive function, memory, and everyday capabilities. Each type ...

(Boston)—Ten million new cases of dementia are diagnosed each year but the presence of different dementia forms and overlapping symptoms can complicate diagnosis and delivery of effective treatments.

The word 'dementia' describes a set of symptoms that over time can affect memory, problem-solving, language and behaviour. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Dementia is a group ...

Dementia is an umbrella term that describes multiple forms of cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer’s disease (the most ...

Sometimes, as a person grows older, their brain starts experiencing some unusual shifts. Some proteins in their brain cells form abnormal clumps. Other proteins called “tau” which give nerve cells ...

‘Mixed dementia’ is a condition in which a person has more than one type of dementia. This affects at least 1 in 10 people who are diagnosed with dementia. A lot of people have more than one type of ...

While occasionally forgetting where you put your keys or not remembering something on your to-do list happens to all of us, frequent memory lapses may be an early sign of dementia, especially in women ...