Home Search
dementia - search results
If you're not happy with the results, please do another search
Even Moderate Socializing With Friends Could Ward Off Dementia in Older People, Study Finds
Older people who report greater levels of social engagement have more robust gray matter in regions of the brain relevant in dementia, according to...
Nigerian-Irish Teens Develop a Dementia App for Sufferers Coping With Lockdown–and It’s Won Awards
Thanks to three remarkable teenage girls and their amazing mentor, there’s a brand-new app on the horizon specifically designed to help Dementia patients and...
Nursing Home Residents With Dementia Enjoy Very Special Guest When Visits Are Restricted – a Miniature Horse
Dementia sufferers at a nursing home who cannot see relatives were "overjoyed" by a morale-boosting visit from a miniature horse.
Residents at Rosevale Care Home...
Breakthrough For Spinal Cord Injuries and Dementia as Protein Builds ‘Striking’ Repairs
A drug that repairs damage to the brain and spinal cord has been created by British scientists offering hope for new therapies that address...
Canada’s First ‘Dementia Village’ is Helping to Change How People Care for Seniors With Alzheimers
Since The Village opened in August, several dozen seniors with Alzheimer's disease and dementia have enjoyed its various restaurants and cottages.
Dementia-Friendly Dance Class Restores Strength and Happiness to Seniors Fighting Alzheimer’s
These partner dance classes do much more than just bring seniors out of isolation—they also dramatically improve cognitive and physical health.
Senior With Dementia is Climbing UK Music Charts After a Caregiver Recorded Her Sinatra Cover
Not only is the single raising awareness for the neurodegenerative disease, it is also raising money for Alzheimer's charities.
‘Remarkable’ Blood Flow Discovery Could Pave the Way to New Treatments for Dementia and Migraines
For the first time ever, scientists have proven that the brain can manage its own blood flow—and they have identified the sensors that do it.
Holiday Card From Mystery Neighbor Has Totally Revitalized Disabled Woman With Dementia
Since receiving the card earlier this week, the “depressed” senior has been totally transformed by gratitude and delight over the simple little note.
For the First Time, Scientists Have Reversed Dementia in Mice With Drug That Reduces Brain Inflammation
Not only does the drug reverse dementia, but researchers also believe that it could help the brain recover from concussion and trauma.
Kids Are Hailed as ‘Junior Detectives’ After They Successfully Track Down Missing 97-Year-old With Dementia
These five children spent their Monday evening searching for a missing person—and adults were surprised and impressed by the youngsters' success.
Thanks to Student’s Hunch, Seniors With Dementia Are ‘Coming Alive’ Again With the ‘Magic’ of Virtual Reality
The technology was shown to greatly decrease symptoms of depression and isolation in seniors suffering from dementia in more than 100 nursing communities.
New Study Builds on Correlation Between Tea Consumption, Healthier Brains, and Reduced Risk of Dementia
Whether you drink green or black tea, this new study further builds on a growing body of research which says that a cup of tea a day can keep dementia away.
How Fibbing to His Grandma With Early Onset Dementia Led to a Touching—But Hilarious—Conversation
Robert Sherer never wanted his grandmother to know that he was taking care of her daily affairs—but then she sat him down for an adorable conversation.
Inventor Makes ‘Music Memory Box’ So Dementia Patients Can Reconnect With Their Loved Ones
These personalized music boxes are a way for dementia patients to “create new memories with their families by taking a walk down memory lane.”
Eating Mushrooms a Few Times a Week Could Dramatically Reduce Dementia Risk, Says 6-Year Study
This new study suggests that seniors who regularly eat mushrooms may reduce their odds of cognitive decline by as much as 50%.
‘Eye-opening’ Dementia Breakthrough Announced Today by USC Researchers
A study suggesting dementia may be caused by leaky blood vessels in the brain was welcomed by the Alzheimer's Society who said it could...
Man Comes Up With Ingenious Way to Keep Dementia Patients Hydrated After His Grandma’s Close Call
This 24-year-old scientist has developed the perfect solution for the thousands of dementia patients who have trouble staying hydrated.
Theater Hosts Dementia-Friendly Screening of ‘Mamma Mia’ After Movie-Goers Complain of Senior’s Singing
A woman's uncomfortable experience at a Welsh movie theater resulted in a day of delight for dozens of people suffering from dementia.
Ultrasound Waves Applied to Brain Could Be a Treatment for Dementia—Free of Side Effects
Japanese scientists have found that applying ultrasound waves to the brain can improve cognitive dysfunction – and possibly combat dementia.
The research found that applying low-intensity...