The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

Sleep is just as critical to older people as a balanced diet and regular exercise.

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Harley Bond’s treatment for a form of childhood dementia ends after deal to buy drug company fell through

When she can’t remember words, or entire life events, I don’t correct her. I try to enter her reality

A wide range of risk factors for young-onset dementia have been found by researchers. The findings call into question the concept that genetics is the only cause of the disease, paving the way for novel preventative techniques. Read Further on Dynamite News

For woman&home magazine, Gemma Wilcock asks the experts what we can do to delay cognitive decline

The study identified 15 risk factors, which are similar to those for late-onset dementia, including hearing impairment, heart disease, social isolation and lower socioeconomic status

Ground-breaking research identifies 15 factors that significantly raise chance of developing illness

The findings challenge the notion that genetics are the sole cause of the condition, researchers say.