While certain filler words and speaking patterns can be normal, they can also be signs of cognitive decline and dementia risk ...

When words fade due to dementia, talking to the people you love becomes more difficult. Fortunately, support is available.

Paul has been taking part in a reading group for people with dementia For Paul McCooey, reading with others has become a ...

This year's winner in NPR's College Podcast Challenge is a letter to a grandparent that grapples with health issues including ...

Millions of Americans support loved ones with dementia. While dementia caregiving can be rewarding, it can also be challenging — particularly if your loved one presents with signs of dementia. “Having ...

About 5.8 million people in the U.S. have some form of dementia, according to the CDC, and global dementia cases are expected to triple by 2050. This is a huge issue for many people, yet it's not ...

Share on Pinterest New research indicates that talk therapy can significantly reduce depression and anxiety among people living with dementia. Lucy Lambriex/Getty Images Dementia is a leading cause of ...

Too often, physicians are reluctant to give patients a diagnosis of dementia, even when cognitive testing shows memory loss or other symptoms. And when doctors do provide a candid diagnosis, they may ...

Colby McCaskill (right) is the grand prize winner of the NPR College Podcast Challenge. His entry features his grandparents Kathy and Dick McCaskill (left) and discusses her dementia, something Colby ...