Measuring overall abilities may predict future memory loss
A new international study has found that measuring a person’s overall physical and mental abilities—called intrinsic capacity—may help doctors predict who is more likely...
Shingles vaccine may also prevent dementia
The shingles vaccine, known for preventing the painful rash caused by the virus, may also offer unexpected protection for the brain.
Researchers from Stanford University...
Many older people with dementia still prescribed risky pills, study finds
A new study warns that many older adults with dementia are still being prescribed medications that can be dangerous for their health.
These drugs include...
Some dementia drugs in hospice may shorten life, study warns
Hospice care is meant to bring comfort, peace, and dignity to people in the final stage of life. For many Americans with dementia who...
Why drinking and memory problems can be a deadly mix for older people
As people age, it's not uncommon for them to experience mild memory problems or trouble focusing. This condition is known as mild cognitive impairment,...
Common back pain drugs may increase dementia risk, study finds
A new study has found that people who receive multiple prescriptions of the drug gabapentin for low back pain may face a higher risk...
Common diabetes drugs may help prevent dementia
A new study from McGill University has found that two types of drugs often used to treat type 2 diabetes may also help protect...
New smell test could spot dangerous dementia years early
Lewy body disease is a serious brain condition that affects memory, thinking, and movement. It is the second most common type of dementia, after...
Many older people with dementia are using this dangerous brain drug
When older adults with dementia become restless at night, wander through hallways, or shout in confusion, the situation can be frightening for families and...
Scientists find an important cause of Parkinson’s and dementia
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia are two serious brain diseases that affect millions of people in the United States and around the world.
These...