Dementia; Alzheimer

An expert has revealed how certain jobs can help lower the risk of developing dementia later in life. Kevin Jameson, the president, CEO and chairman of the Dementia Society of America,…

Up to 1.7 million people could be living with dementia in England and Wales by 2040 -- over 40% more than previously forecast -- finds a new UCL-led study.Previous studies, based on data…

Researchers are working with community leaders to develop a mobile alert app to help locate missing people with dementia. Noelannah Neubauer, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of…

Improving air quality may improve cognitive function and reduce dementia risk, according to several studies reported today at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference® (AAIC®)…

Scientists say naked mole rats -- a rodent native to West Africa -- may hold the key to new treatments for degenerative diseases such as cancer and dementia. The reclusive animals have a…