Perhaps not surprisingly, the scientists found that, for every cognitively challenging activity performed one day a week, ...

If you’ve ever seen someone struggling with dementia, you know it is a very tough experience for both the person with this condition and their loved ones. Dementia is a general term referring to the ...

In a world marked by the growing challenge of dementia, creating a comforting yet stimulating home environment for seniors can transform into a deeply gratifying journey of connection. This guide ...

Abstract This exploratory study compares the impact of five activity types on the well-being of institutionalized people with dementia: the intergenerational art program Opening Minds through Art, art ...

If you have a loved one with dementia, it can be difficult to spend time with them the way you used to. However, it is possible to find new activities and hobbies. Some studies suggest brain games and ...

Leisure activities, such as reading a book, doing yoga and spending time with family and friends, may help lower the risk of dementia, according to a new meta-analysis. The meta-analysis reviewed ...

Exercise is related to many health benefits, and researchers are interested in discovering how physical activity affects specific sub-populations. One study suggests that people who maintain or start ...

If you've recently been diagnosed with dementia, there are many ways to keep active and involved. Here are some dementia-friendly activities you can do at home, in the community, and through Alzheimer ...

Mid- and later-life appear to be the prime times when regular physical activity meaningfully lowers dementia risk. New data from the Framingham Heart Study showed middle-aged and older adults with ...

Increasing physical activity in midlife or later may reduce the chances of developing dementia by up to 45%, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open. Researchers at the Boston ...

Five common plant foods are linked to lower dementia risk through the flavonol isorhamnetin, according to a new study.