dementia

Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming, reflected on the actor’s health battle after he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia earlier this year.

Researchers found a link between sedentary lifestyles and chronic illnesses that are linked with increased dementia risk.

With over 14 million people expected to check into airports nationwide for Labor Day weekend, a number of them inevitably will be travelers with dementia or some sort of cognitive impairment. Nearly a dozen airports in the last few years have modified their facilities and operations to be more dementia-friendly.

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, her family announced Tuesday.

Three months after Bruce Willis’ dementia diagnosis was revealed, his wife is sharing how their 9-year-old daughter is learning about her dad’s disease and assisting in his care.

The upcoming Event to Remember gala hopes to raise awareness, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s among Black Americans. The woman chairing the event, Melonie Carnegie, hopes her story will resonate with others.

A Florida family is praising a pizza delivery driver who helped their 90-year-old mother after a fall. Security cameras captured his kindness while they waited for help to arrive.

Actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, NBC 5’s Bianca Castro talked with Texas Health Plano neurologist Dr. Alla Al-Habib about FTD and how it affects patients.

The family of retired actor Bruce Willis says his condition has progressed to frontotemporal dementia. Willis’ family previously stated in 2022 that he had been diagnosed with aphasia.

A new study shows the faster you move when getting your steps the more health benefits.

Frozen dinners, ice cream, sugary drinks and other ultra-processed foods have been linked to obesity and heart disease, but a new study warns of a different worry: dementia. It found that a higher percentage of ultra-processed foods in a diet was associated with a cognitive decline in adults. 

Discussing dementia care with Jaime Cobb, Vice President of Education for the James L. West Center for Dementia Care and the Founder of the Caregiver and Dementia Education Program. This year in Texas, caregivers will provide an estimated 18 billion hours of care. More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. The James L. West Center for Dementia Care...

“Ferris Bueller” star Edie McClurg, 77, suffers from dementia and now her legal team is fighting to get a man who has been living with her out of her home. 

When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, the earlier the diagnosis the better, and soon, maybe your eye doctor will be able to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease earlier than ever before.

Researchers have discovered that cochlear implants can actually help fight off dementia in older people who suffer from hearing loss.

50% of people older than 75 experience disabling hearing loss. Now, doctors are using cochlear implants to restore hearing and save lives.