One of the most painful changes in dementia is the gradual loss of words. I understand all too well, this is something that ...

Impairment in language is a common finding among individuals with dementia and can be a presenting symptom, particularly in Alzheimer's dementia and primary progressive aphasia. Early recognition of ...

We listen to sounds coming out of someone’s mouth and turn it into meaning so often and so easily we hardly ever think about it. But when we visit a foreign country and cannot understand the language, ...

The earliest signs of dementia are rarely dramatic. They do not arrive as forgotten names or misplaced keys, but as changes so subtle they are almost impossible to notice: a slightly narrower ...

Researchers say everyday health choices may play a far greater role in dementia risk than previously believed.

Signs of Sir Terry Pratchett's dementia may have been present in his writing a decade before his official diagnosis, new ...

You may want to keep an eye on the blood vessels at the back of your peepers — they could reveal if you’re likely to develop dementia. Dementia — the progressive decline in cognitive abilities, ...

You’ve heard of “brain foods”, right? Foods that feed the brain to help you remember things or think clearer. But what about ...

Accurate identification of language impairment will improve diagnosis and management of progressive aphasia. It is therefore important to evaluate language functioning in early dementia. Careful ...