When it comes to signs of dementia, becoming more forgetful is perhaps the one that most people are aware of. While it can certainly be concerning to notice a loved one forgetting recent conversations ...

Those who have experience caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s know the disease will manifest itself in many ways. While progression may be unique to each individual, a common ailment ...

Difficulty walking up the stairs, thanks to the onset of a “shuffling” gait, has been linked to increased dementia risk. And a decline in gait speed alongside cognitive changes has been associated ...

Dementia impacts nearly seven million older adults in the U.S. But the devastating condition often progresses slowly, making it difficult to know if a loved one is struggling early on. However, recent ...

A new “smart insole” system that transmits data based on a person’s gait could one day provide earlier warnings of dementia, orthopedic issues and lumbar disc problems, a recent study says. Writing in ...