Rising diagnoses of young onset dementia highlight the need for early recognition and timely evaluation of a condition that disrupts patients’ careers, families, and financial stability.

When most people think of dementia, the first thing that comes to mind is memory loss. Forgetting names, misplacing car keys, repeating questions, that’s the image most of us carry. But here’s the ...

A routine blood test revealed a severe vitamin B12 deficiency, not dementia, as the cause of a 50-year-old man's three-month memory loss. His strict vegan diet was identified as the culprit. Prompt ...

Health experts have identified two subtle signs that could indicate the early stages of dementia. These minor symptoms can gradually develop over time and may signal a more serious condition in the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If your ageing parent is experiencing increasing forgetfulness, they may not necessarily have dementia, say experts. (Getty Images ...

Problems with energy-producing cellular structures called mitochondria have previously been linked to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. Before now, it wasn't clear if this was a cause or ...

Hearing difficulties can also affect social participation. Struggling to follow conversations may lead to withdrawal, loneliness or depression, all of which are linked to a higher risk of dementia. At ...

Scientists found that a blood protein called p tau217 may reveal dementia risk up to 25 years before symptoms appear.

Dementia symptoms can include balance and coordination problems that many dismiss as normal ageing, with experts warning these early physical signs should not be overlooked ...

Dementia often affects memory, thinking, behavior and daily functioning — now, a new case study reveals a novel symptom that ...

Understanding the difficulties folks go through when caring for someone dealing with memory loss and how they impact one’s ability to make in-person events, the Council on Aging ...