Dementia News

Some recent research suggests that an extract from cinnamon could help to prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease.

London - In the U.K., new efforts have been announced to tackle what the U.K. government has described as "shockingly low" rates of dementia diagnosis.

Saint Peter - Margaret Schneider suffers from Parkinson's disease and dementia. The 86-year-old admitted she voted twice during the 2012 primaries and prosecutors say they had no choice but to charge her with voter fraud.

A report has expressed concerns about the level of antipsychotic drug prescriptions throughout nursing homes in the U.S.

New research suggests that beta-blockers, medicines designed to manage blood pressure, may lower the risk of dementia onset.

A new study from the U.S. has indicated that there are key differences in the way Alzheimer's disease develops between men and women.

The increased use of music therapy as a primary treatment and the combined use of music therapy with other therapies has helped treat a wide array of conditions and diseases.

New research suggests that a single daily aspirin could avoid brain decline in elderly women, especially those who are susceptible to heart disease.

Sydney - A new Australian study has found that older men who use desktop computers have a 40% reduced incidence of dementia --- not the same thing as saying that computer use reduces the risk of Dementia. The study simply established the relationship.

Ottawa - Longtime Liberal Senator Joyce Fairbairn is going on extended sick leave as she faces health challenges. It was later reported that Fairbairn was still casting votes after she was declared legally incompetent by a geriatric psychiatrist.