Dementia is expected to proliferate along with the super elderly. So health practitioners are focused on screening for it.

A neurologist has revealed that a simple drawing task could indicate whether a person is showing signs of dementia. Dementia is defined by a gradual decline in cognitive function, primarily affecting ...

Cognitive decline is a critical but often overlooked complication of high blood pressure. While elevated blood pressure is widely recognized as a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and ...

Perhaps no neurologic disorder is feared more than Alzheimer dementia. At least a few times a week, a concerned elderly man or woman comes to my office wondering whether their forgetfulness or loss of ...

A digital drawing application developed by Singapore General Hospital and the Government Technology Agency of Singapore has demonstrated accuracy on par with a detailed cognitive test in detecting pre ...

People could pick up on subtle signs that they might be struggling with dementia if they cannot pass a certain test. It takes under a minute to complete, and experts say it is "even more accurate" ...