Doctors and other health care providers use a comprehensive tool to assess the seven stages of dementia in the elderly called the Global Deterioration Scale. Also known as the GDS, this trusted method ...

A simple blood test for platelet activity at middle age could one day help identify people at risk for Alzheimer's disease ...

A death of Johnston County woman has underscored the need for early detection, intervention, and family support.

People with signs of damage to their heart during middle age are more likely to develop dementia in later life, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

Penny (Penelope) Lane Snyder, 82, formerly from Oak Ridge, died at her home in Kennesaw GA on December 7, 2022 after a courageous 6+ month battle with end-stage Vascular Dementia. This battle caused ...

New research shows that subtle heart damage in middle age, marked by higher troponin levels, may predict dementia decades ...