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 ...

Ayton said two drugs are now available in Australia — donanemab and lecanemab — which could help people with cognitive ...

With the right support and care, even someone with severe dementia can experience a sense of wellbeing, says Professor Julian Hughes, who is on a national lecture tour for Alzheimer's Australia. They ...

Over 6 million Americans are currently living with dementia Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia.

In cases of Alzheimer’s disease, it’s common for a spouse to take on the role of caregiver. Research led by the University of California, Davis, suggests that patients can also support their ...

After witnessing my mum's cognitive decline and with dementia now the leading cause of death for Australian women, I can't help but wonder: Will I be among them? I started noticing changes when my mum ...

In D.C., which has one of the nation’s highest dementia rates, health advocates are pushing for earlier detection and ...