New Delhi, People with anxiety could be at three times the risk of developing dementia compared to those without anxiety, according to a study. People aged 60-70 years with chronic (persistent ...

More older adults are using marijuana for sleep, anxiety and pain. A small but growing number are taking it to manage their ...

Early detection allows for prompt intervention that may slow progression and help manage fears, Dr. Harinderjeet Kaur writes.

Cannabis is emerging as a tool in dementia care, offering relief from anxiety and agitation when traditional medications fall ...

This agitation often stems from feelings of anxiety, frustration ... and start impacting daily life. Caring for elderly individuals with dementia involves understanding their unique needs as ...

Although houses are busy with friends and family over the festive session, keep an eye out for elderly parents or relatives ...

Assessing depression in the elderly is acknowledged to be difficult ... Rating Scale (MADRS), the Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia (CSDD). Suzanne Holroyd, MD, is Associate Professor ...

Scientists have found an overlooked symptom that may indicate dementia in the elderly, amid concerns that dementia has been Britain's top cause of death for a decade. In 2022, the number of deaths ...

Getting injured after a fall may be an early warning sign of dementia in older adults. That’s according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open last month. "This study quantifies a ...

A new study highlights a concerning connection between excessive daytime sleepiness and the development of motoric cognitive ...