Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your brain might be the better description. Do a ...

We become forgetful as we age. This is often seen as a universal truth, but in fact it is far from universal: some people remain incredibly sharp at 100 years old, while others experience memory loss ...

A new study suggests that biological age improvements are tied to a reduced stroke risk and improved brain health, suggesting that certain lifestyle changes could help to cut stroke risk and protect ...

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For families and nursing home operators, however, there are sometimes no alternatives for a resident who has not been diagnosed with these conditions but is violent and could harm ...

Whitney Smith with Fleet, Smith & Freeman breaks down when a guardianship is necessary, how the process works and what ...

Although urinary tract infections (UTIs) are typically minor—albeit painful—health issues for most people, they can pose serious risks for older adults, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease and ...

Although we’ve been told basically our whole lives to brush our teeth twice a day, new research suggests we might want to increase the frequency. It turns out that oral hygiene actually plays a ...

Studies suggest regular dancing can significantly reduce dementia risk and improve mood. Participants report that dancing helps them feel more present, confident, and emotionally resilient. While ...

A certain type of brain training appears to prevent or delay dementia by some 25% in people older than age 65, according to new research.Surprisingly, it wasn't memory or problem-solving tasks that ...