It's deeply worrying when you suspect a loved one might be exhibiting the early signs of dementia. The disease can be difficult to identify at first, often presenting symptoms that could easily be ...

Memory lapses can be concerning, but they’re not necessarily due to dementia. Stress and mood disorders, sleep problems, certain medications, nutritional deficiencies, and silent stroke can all ...

Discover 10 critical early warning signs of dementia, from memory loss to behavior changes. Learn when to seek help and how early detection can make a difference.

Dear Abby gives advice to a woman whose sister wants to continue going out and driving despite showing early signs ... s dementia increases, someone has to take her car away. That she wants to get out ...

Signs of potential dementia are linked to changes in brain function as early as a person’s 20s and 30s Risk factors for dementia were linked to lower scores on cognitive tests in people younger ...

Almost a quarter of the increased risk of death among people who couldn’t identify smells properly was due to dementia. Other ...

It also isn’t uncommon for younger adults to be told they’re “too young” to have dementia. It’s not surprising ... than memory loss as the earliest signs of the condition.

Dr. Joel Salinas, a behavioral neurologist and associate professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, discusses what’s driving the spike in dementia cases and how to reduce risk.