Dementia is a general term for a set of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia—but it’s just one type. Not all dementia is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If your ageing parent is experiencing increasing forgetfulness, they may not necessarily have dementia, say experts. (Getty Images ...

Guest columnist Melissa Zapanta Shelton is executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland and Greater East Ohio chapters. Currently, 55 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease ...

Dementia is a group of brain disorders that cause a decline in cognitive functions like memory and thinking. While some cognitive decline is a natural part of aging, dementia is an extreme version ...

Will your heart outlast your mind? Chances are that it will. Dementia isn’t a normal part of aging, but it’s going to happen to a lot more people.