A recent study reveals a worrying connection between severe infections and the development of neurodegenerative diseases including dementia. Findings highlight how infections such as COVID-19 and ...

By Judith Graham KFF Health News Sociologist Elena Portacolone was taken aback. Many of the older adults in San Francisco she ...

Experts from Yale and Norwalk shared how to reduce the risk of developing dementia and treatable issues, like sleep apnea, ...

It’s estimated that at least 4.3 million people 55 or older in the United States with cognitive impairment or dementia live ...

With that in mind, we asked four neurologists what we should all do every day for better brain health. If you have high blood ...

Maintaining leg strength could support brain health and reduce the risk of falls as you age. Muscle strength, particularly in ...

It’s normal to worry about who will care for you, but with a little advance planning, child-free seniors can thrive.

A release from the hospital notes that research has proven between 30-50% of seniors can experience a decline in their physical and cognitive abilities during a hospital stay ... daily orientation, ...

Many elderly individuals live alone or in long-term care facilities, where social isolation can worsen and accelerate the physical and mental decline associated with aging. The loss of social roles ...

Adult day centers offer a lively environment similar to a summer day camp, but they cater to the needs of seniors, allowing ...