The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

People from less privileged background at greater risk of developing condition under age of 65, study finds

People with coronary heart disease before 45 have 36% increased risk of dementia, according to research

The officer, Kristian White, is due in court in December

Since it was first produced at the start of the 20th century, synthetic plastic – and especially plastic packaging – has been an ever-present fixture in everyday life. Yet all the convenience plastic has given us comes at a price.

Positive personality traits linked to lower dementia risk, suggesting potential for targeted interventions

The TV presenter, 63, revealed his doctor had given him a set of ‘very snazzy’ hearing aids

Walk 10,000 steps a day, cut back alcohol, get better sleep at night, stay socially active — we’re told that changes like these can prevent up to 40 per cent of dementia cases worldwide.

Music can reduce agitation and medication and two initiatives are trying to give everyone the chance to benefit from its power

After 40 years of living and travelling together, a writer considers a trip without his wife. He can't explain where he's going or why he can't bring her along.

In a public health outreach initiative, the Centre for Brain and Mind (CBM) at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru organised a four-day virtual screening of an international documentary “KEYS BAGS NAMES WORDS”, which sheds light on the intricate challenges posed by dementia, from November…

Chennai's Dementia India Alliance and Indian Oil Corporation are hosting a free workshop on dementia on Saturday. Collaborators DemCares, Heritage Foundation and Centre for Ageing at MSSW will provide a session on ‘Caring for dementia’ and an activity-based workshop. Open to caregivers, healthcare professionals, doctors, psychologists, social workers, nurses and…