All news on the topic: Dementia

Dementia can develop in people when they are in their earlier 30s and here is a list of six signs to look out for with the advice to go to a doctor where tests can be taken

Clive Downing, 61, is now appealing for more support for families of those diagnosed with early-onset dementia after his wife Jayne was diagnosed aged jut 52

A recent study has reinforced the idea that there is a link between people who have vision difficulties and those who go on to develop Alzheimer's or another form of dementia

Health experts say there are seven warning signs of dementia. The condition is caused by different diseases that damage the brain.

A staple kitchen ingredient has been found to have a "promising effect" on Alzheimer's disease with chemicals identified that could help in its treatment and prevention, a new study found

While some of the symptoms of dementia are more obvious, like memory loss or language difficulties, more subtle sensory changes can be key in detecting the condition early

We are clearly not defending spitting at police, but if the woman has dementia, is elderly, distressed and confused then I’m sorry – I’m just not having it

Carer Faye Collins has been jailed after she stole £4,360 using a dementia patient's bank card, whilst already suspended for stealing money from another vulnerable woman

The SAGP injection developed by scientists at the Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan has had promising trials with mice and is the third jab which could tackle dementia

There is currently no cure for dementia, but early diagnosis is crucial to help ensure people can access the treatment and support they need as they prepare for the future

Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University have found a link between the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and improved memory in older adults

Joan Hobbs, 89, was on July 17 beaten 'black and blue' with a walking frame by a male resident at the IRT Thomas Holt Aged Care Centre in the southern Sydney suburb of Kirrawee

Stud found older adults with an Alzheimer’s gene were 37% less likely to have a good sense of smell, which could be a useful indicator of health issue

Dementia isn’t a specific disease but an umbrella term for a range of illnesses - of which Alzheimer’s is the most common others include vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia

Bruce Willis and his family announced the actor has been battling health issues in 2022, with them initially telling fans he had language disorder aphasia, before it progressed to dementia

Sir Jackie's beloved wife Helen has been fighting dementia for almost a decade, and the Scottish Formula 1 legend is concerned that he too may one day receive that dreaded diagnosis

Research presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference found that patients with constipation showed signs of an 'older' brain compared to those with regular bowel movements

Dementia is an umbrella term for a number of diseases which effect hundreds of thousands of people in England - but local rates of the illness vary greatly

Sixteen Candles star Carlin Glynn has died at the age of 83 after being diagnosed with both cancer and dementia, with her daughter sharing a heartfelt tribute on social media

As Die Hard star Bruce Willis faces an ongoing struggle with dementia, his wife Emma took to social media to share a heartfelt message to fans that "those with dementia matter"

A study suggests almost half of those at risk of cognitive decline could halve their chances of getting dementia by wearing a hearing aid - with experts unclear if hearing loss is a cause or a symptom

A landmark trial has shown that a drug called donanemab has significantly halted brain deterioration - only the second drug ever proven to do so - in a breakthrough for Alzheimer's research

After 20 years with no new Alzheimer’s disease drugs in the UK, we now have two potential new drugs in just twelve months – and for the first time, drugs that seem to slow the progression of disease.

Experts believe the two drugs could be 'the beginning of the end' for the disease after initial trial results shown to slow dementia progression

There are several tests that can be used to detect dementia early, which can give you an indication that someone should seek further advice from a doctor