The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

Prosecutor argues White has not expressed genuine remorse for his crime and does not accept that he is guilty of manslaughter

Opening up about her continuing bond with the actor as he battles dementia, Demi Moore has declared she will always be part of a “family” with her ex Bruce Willis.

Children who inherit genetic mutations from parents with early-onset Alzheimer’s typically show signs of dementia at the same age their parents did.

A police officer who used a Taser on a 95-year-old woman has heard the impact her death had on her family as a judge considers whether to send him to jail.

WEHI researchers have used these maps to link retinal thinning to a range of diseases as well as identifying new genetic factors that influence retinal thickness. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dementia is not a normal part of ageing and is the nation's most pressing public health issue but rates will double without urgent action, advocates say.

Researchers found a ‘significant association’ between those who drank more green tea and lower cerebral white matter lesions

Could the bacteria in your mouth predict whether you are at risk of dementia? Emerging research suggests that the bacteria living on your tongue and gums may affect how the brain works and how it changes as we age. In turn, this could affect whether someone ages normally or develops…

There’s currently no cure for dementia. Although some recently developed drugs show promise in slowing the progress of the disease, these are both costly and may have limited benefit for many patients.

As dementia rates rise globally, families and care partners are seeking ways to maintain meaningful connections with loved ones experiencing memory loss. In many cultures, food is central to cultural identity and family life.

Brains of people with dementia shows greater accumulation of these particles