New findings suggest that identifying and treating the diseases of old age should begin by the time people celebrate their 45th birthday.

New research finds that a single head injury can lead to dementia later in life. The risk rises with the more head injuries you sustain, too.

New research finds that a single head injury can lead to dementia later in life. The risk rises with the more head injuries you sustain, too.

Moderate physical activity improves cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults, according to new research. It may also protect against dementia.

How can the families of someone with Alzheimer's or dementia make the holidays special during the pandemic? An elder care expert has suggestions.

How can the families of someone with Alzheimer's or dementia make the holidays special during the pandemic? An elder care expert has suggestions.

Unpaid bills and falling credit scores may signal a dementia diagnosis as long as six years before, researchers report.

Unpaid bills and falling credit scores may signal a dementia diagnosis as long as six years before, researchers report.

On average, older lesbian, gay, and bi adults were more likely to fall into categories for mild cognitive impairment or early dementia, research finds.

"This is one of the first studies to [show] procedures for defining people in preclinical stages of Alzheimer's disease who do and do not show signs..."