Affecting more than 6.5 million Americans alone, Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out simple tasks.

We all know walking is good for us, but new research suggests that walking with a little more oomph can improve the benefits.

In older people with dementia, urinary tract infections (UTIs) can cause sudden behavior changes rather than the common physical symptoms. Knowing the signs of UTIs in older people can help your loved one get treated early, before the infection leads to serious health problems.

Experts say reminiscing about the past can have a healthy, grounding effect on older adults, including those who are dealing with dementia.

The cluster of exams that make up the Knowledge take three or even four years to finish. Cabbies must know how to navigate 26,000 streets encompassing a six-mile circle around Charing Cross, the heart of London, in order to earn full licensure and a coveted green badge

Athazagoraphobia. The fear of forgetting someone or something, as well as a fear of being forgotten. For example, you or a loved one may have anxiety or fear of developing a Dementia Related Disorder, like Alzheimer's Related Dementia.