Wandering or ‘exit-seeking’ is common in dementia, often triggered by confusion or memory loss. Families need practical ...

Andre Yarham's frontotemporal dementia diagnosis at the age of 22 came after his family started noticing differences in his ...

Low mood and depression can be an early warning sign of dementia but may also indicate seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a ...

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 ...

An early indication of dementia could be mistaken for a common winter condition. If this symptom is observed alongside other warning signs, it might be necessary to consult a doctor. Dementia is a ...

Scott Chiesa receives funding through an Alzheimer's Research UK David Carr Fellowship. Many dementia charities advise people to maintain a healthy weight to reduce their risk of dementia. But some ...

A unique vaccination rollout in Wales offered researchers a natural experiment: some older adults qualified for the shingles vaccine, while others just missed the cutoff. The results were striking — ...

A new study has highlighted the widespread use of physical restraints among caregivers of older adults with advanced dementia living at home, revealing a need for better guidance and alternative care ...