Today, the Susan and Charles Berghoff Foundation announced the public release of its award-winning documentary film, Sue's ...

Physicians should be able to recognize common dementia syndromes. After excluding reversible causes of dementia, there are four common dementia syndromes, which are Alzheimer's disease ...

Antibiotics, Vaccinations and Anti-Inflammatory Medication Linked to Reduced Risk of Dementia Jan. 21, 2025 — Antibiotics, antivirals, vaccinations and anti-inflammatory medication are ...

The causes of dementia in younger people are essentially the same as for older patients: Alzheimer’s, where proteins build up in the brain, forming plaques and tangles; and vascular dementia ...

Dementia Community Champions increase knowledge and understanding of dementia, brain health and dementia risk factors. They also emphasise the importance of taking part in research in their local ...

The findings show that loneliness, while emotionally distressing, also affects brain health, contributing to Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, and cognitive impairments. The researchers underscore ...

Dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK and there are various types with differing symptoms, impact and rates of decline. The condition is caused by certain proteins clumping together in ...

A simple blood test that could revolutionise dementia diagnosis has started trials in NHS clinics. The study of more than 3,000 patients will verify a diagnostic test suitable for routine use that ...

A new book has been written by a North Wales expert. The book, titled "Sketches of Broken Minds: A Musician’s Experience of Working in Dementia Care," was written by Nia Davies Williams. Ms Williams ...

There are two kinds of risk factors for dementia: non-modifiable and modifiable. Non-modifiable risk factors are ones that cannot be changed or eliminated, like aging, family history and genetics.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and is set to affect more than a million Britons by the middle of this century. The condition is caused by certain proteins clumping ...