Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia in elderly individuals, causing memory loss and a decline in ...
A puzzling discovery has left doctors scratching their heads: The brain of an American woman with Down syndrome showed all the classic signs of Alzheimer’s disease, yet she remained symptom-free ...
There's no single test to diagnose dementia; it’s a process. You may go through several types of tests. The tests look at how your brain thinks or reasons (cognitive tests), functions ...
There are five lesser-known symptoms of dementia people may be "surprised" to learn about – including one that can appear "years or decades" before other warning signs, according to a doctor.
An Alzheimer’s Society expert ... it's a good idea to talk to a GP about the early signs of dementia." Younger people with dementia often have early symptoms that aren’t related to memory.
Dementia is a broad term for a decline in cognitive abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is a syndrome with is caused by various brain disorders. Alzheimer’s disease is the ...