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Discover how walking speed can be an early indicator of dementia risk. Learn about new research on physical mobility and cognitive health.

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The Alzheimer’s Association and Montgomery County Treasurer’s Office want to help caregivers and others keep their loved ones in their homes, sharing resources available to keep people with dementia ...

People with mild dementia might live more independently if assistive technology could evolve in parallel with their progressing conditions, according to new research from Alisha Pradhan, assistant ...

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A little movement could help prevent dementia, even for frail older adults, suggests a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Two widely touted Alzheimer’s drugs have been shown to enable patients to remain in their homes for longer periods of time. Those medications, however, are not without their risks and side effects.

Centenarians eat foods like beans, leafy greens, nuts, and whole grains. Many of them focus on a plant-based diet.