Scientists have found a link between dementia risk and falls in older adults. fotostorm/Getty Images The retrospective cohort study, conducted by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a ...

Middle-aged and older adults who experienced multiple falls demonstrated an 174% higher risk of developing dementia in the ...

A sinister threat looms large in a world where aging gracefully is the ultimate goal for our elderly loved ones. A groundbreaking study has uncovered a chilling connection between falls and the risk ...

Nearly half of older adults with dementia experience falls, suggests new research that also identifies multiple risk factors for these falls. In a study of more than 5500 participants, 45.5% of those ...

Dementia is a devastating disease that impacts one in 10 older Americans. But while many people want to avoid developing dementia, the exact causes of the condition have remained largely a mystery.

Think back to the last time you heard someone mention a fall—whether it was a friend who tripped on the stairs or a family member who slipped on a wet floor. Falls are often seen as minor mishaps, but ...

Nearly half of American seniors with dementia had one or more falls in the preceding year, according to a new analysis of 2016 data. Three factors were most highly associated with risk, the ...

Despite longstanding guidelines, many dementia patients are still prescribed brain-altering medications that can raise the risk of falls and confusion. A new study shows that while prescribing has ...

From the subtle differences between memory lapses and brain disease to the lifestyle changes that can lower your risk, Dr Tim Beanland at Alzheimer’s Society helps you navigate the facts about dementi ...