In a study of thousands of people with dementia, researchers found that treatment with antidepressants was linked to faster ...

This Centre’s research aims to address the cause, cure, care, and prevention of Lewy body dementia. By considering all elements of the disease, this Centre will pave the way for new treatments that ...

Experts have sounded the alarm that a peculiar kitchen behaviour could signal dementia, urging people to consult a doctor if observed in someone close. Dementia encompasses a series of symptoms ...

A study has found that green-tea drinkers have a lower risk of dementia, but it has more to offer than just cognitive benefits While many of us rely on coffee as a cognitive crutch to perk up our ...

Under the NHS's Continuing Healthcare (CHC) scheme, the NHS should fund nursing care for patients who need it primarily for medical conditions, such as advanced dementia, Parkinson's or a stroke ...

"The physician may not be diagnosing the patient or may be withholding the diagnosis of dementia," suggests public health scientist Josh Martins-Caulfield from the University of Michigan. "In practice ...

Objective To develop a short self-report instrument for the assessment of expectations (Expectation for Treatment Scale(ETS)) using acupuncture as a case example. Design A cross-sectional assessment ...

A few decades ago, those caring for people with dementia, whether at home or in facilities, took a very different approach. They tried “reality orientation,” reminding patients that today is ...

Jay Leno is finding humorous moments with his wife during her battle with dementia. Leno, 74, opened up about the quality time he spends with his wife Mavis since the news of her advanced dementia ...

The average survival time for a frontotemporal dementia patient is about 8-10 years after symptoms start, though medics say this is highly variable between individuals. It is incurable and ...

A simple blood test that could revolutionise dementia diagnosis has started trials in NHS clinics. The study of more than 3,000 patients will verify a diagnostic test suitable for routine use that ...

Research comparing different approaches to dementia care for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias found no significant differences in patient behavioral symptoms or caregiver strain ...