Six years after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, 90-year-old Zelik (Zel) Bocknek refuses to slow down — and he believes his active ...

Halloween is meant to be a spooky season, but it can be downright terrifying to someone suffering from Alzheimer's disease or ...

When it comes to cognitive decline, many of us assume it's a natural process of aging—something we have no control over. And while different forms of dementia may have some genetics component ...

offering safe spaces for those with dementia and their caregivers to gather in social situations and enjoy live music, other entertainment such as magic shows, or craft activities. The next events ...

Halloween can be especially challenging for people with dementia due to frightening decorations and trick-or-treaters.

Halloween is a fun, spooky holiday for many, but for those living with dementia, it can be frightening. Halloween can cause ...

Nov. 6, 2024 — Older people who are sleepy during the day or lack enthusiasm for activities due to sleep issues may be more likely to develop a syndrome that can lead to dementia, according to a new ...

These activities likely won’t prevent the brain damage that leads to dementia. But if someone does get Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive reserve “can mask the effect and delay the onset of ...

Their commitment to service doesn’t end here. After a refreshing summer break, the group resumed their activities with a new ...

Study compared baseline sleep data with MRI scans taken years later Having more 'poor sleep characteristics' linked to dementia development ... Daytime sleepiness Patients who reported two or ...

For new dementia patients, maintaining an exercise routine is tied to a 29 per cent lower risk of death in the years following diagnosis, according to a new study published in the British Journal ...