All news on the topic: Dementia

Dementia, in all its horrible forms, is on the rise across the US with one in three seniors dying with it. Experts have identified multiple risk factors which could be addressed by parents when their child is still young

Alzheimer's organisations across the world are pushing governments to tackle risk-factors for dementia rather than relying on treatment or cutting edge drugs when the disease finally rears its head

The devastating condition damages people's ability to think, remember and perform basic daily tasks, and at the moment, there is sadly no cure

Mirror agony aunt Coleen Nolan advises a reader who is dealing with the death of her 15-year-old dog, as well as caring for her husband, who has dementia

Millions of people in the UK and the US suffer from the disease, which can destroy families as well as making life unbearable for the sufferer

Seven in ten adults admit to worrying about their ageing parents as often as 10 times a week - but almost half say they don't want to get in the way of their independence

The incurable syndrome could affect 150 million people globally within the next three decades so the best way to fight it is by recognising the symptoms as early as possible

There is a growing body of evidence that being socially active is good for your health and can help keen your brain healthy as you age

Over one in 10 adults in the United States over the age of 65 have dementia and one in three seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another form of the brain destroying illness

A study by several Oxford University researchers and others based in London- and Paris-based medical centres compiled a list of 11 risk factors for dementia that can predict a diagnosis 14 years into the future

Although the exact connection between diet and dementia is unclear, repeated studies have found it is key at managing diabetes, obesity and heart disease, which are all Alzheimer’s risk factors

There's more than 944,000 people in the UK with dementia, and it's estimated that by 2030 this will rise to more than 1 million - but there's ways to cut your risk of the disease

A new risk assessment tool has been introduced by scientists which could potentially serve as an initial screening instrument for dementia, categorising people into "risk groups"

Although memory loss is the most common symptom of dementia, there are other lesser-known symptoms that we should be aware of and shouldn't be ignored - including a change in food cravings

Failing to consume enough vitamin B-12 can lead to dementia, especially as you get older - with people over a certain age deemed at risk for deficiencies and the degrading disease

Middle-aged and senior citizens who take part in adult education have a 19% decreased likelihood of developing dementia within five years, according to a groundbreaking study

High levels of "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the diet have been identified as a modifiable risk factor linked to increased chances of developing vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease

She has enjoyed a stellar career from working with movie greats to starring in some of the world's biggest soap operas - but it's been a rocky road to travel

While memory loss and forgetfulness are key and debilitating symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, other neurodegenerative signs could be missed or confused despite manifesting in an outwardly physical way

Researchers are cautiously optimistic that drugs like semaglutide, originally developed to treat diabetes and obesity, could also slow cognitive decline from dementia based on emerging evidence

The consumption of aspartame, found in a lot of foods including artificially sweetened drinks like diet soda, can be harmful to the brain and increase the risk of dementia

Talulah Willis spoke about what her father does at home and how his disease affects him as she bravely opened up on the star's battle with dementia and how the family are supporting him.

The earlier Alzheimer's is diagnosed the better - however, it can be difficult to realise someone has the disease as many of the symptoms could be put down to depression, stress or clumsiness

Dementia affects huge numbers of over 65s - but now new research suggests it may be possible to detect earlier. Eye scans could now be the key to locating warning signs of dementia.

Leading ophthalmologist Dr Jørn Slot Jørgensen believes that visual changes, such as identifying colours or judging distances, could hold early clues to the condition long before forgetfullness becomes evident