There are many different types of dementia, and how it manifests depends on which part of the brain is damaged. Here’s what we do and don’t know. Cognitive decline can stem from many causes ...

Abstract: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the main cause of dementia which is accompanied by loss of memory and may lead to severe consequences in peoples’ everyday life if not diagnosed on time. Very few ...

pCenter for Innovative Care in Aging, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MA, USA qDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MA, USA rDepartment of ...

Expect homes that specialize in dementia care to be on the higher side because of additional safeguards to keep residents from wandering or engaging in other behavior that could put them in danger.

Find out about five major findings of dementia research over the years, including new treatments and potential ways of diagnosing dementia. Click on each box for more information. 1. The discovery of ...