The risk of developing dementia later in life is strongly predicted by a person's cognitive ability, functional limitations ...

but they can be troubling as we get older. Are they signs of Alzheimer’s? Or signs of that other dreadful A-word … aging?

Brain Endurance Training (BET) improves cognitive and physical performance in older adults, reducing risks like falls. Brain ...

Older adults who receive a dementia diagnosis are more likely than those without a diagnosis to take actions to prepare for the future, according to a new RAND study. Only 16% of older adults ...

A new study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia provides evidence that the MIND diet—a hybrid of the Mediterranean and DASH ...

Cognitive abilities and physical health are indicators of the likelihood of developing dementia in later years.

What's good for your aging gut may also be good for your aging brain. The first study of its kind in twins has found that ...

There’s ongoing research into simpler and more cost-effective screening tests. Your genes and family history also play a role in whether you will experience cognitive decline as you get older.

I get that, and I understand why so many older patients fear Alzheimer ... it could be time for biomarker tests, but only after thorough cognitive testing and a complete review of your medical ...

For years, research has shown that older adults who are lonely are at ... their momentary feelings of loneliness and completed cognitive tests on a smart phone five times a day for 14 days.