There are two kinds of risk factors for dementia: non-modifiable and modifiable. Non-modifiable risk factors are ones that cannot be changed or eliminated, like aging, family history and genetics.

Daybreak founders Chad and Chrissa Matthews said Lucas’s experience, knowledge and compassion as a dementia care specialist have been crucial to the company, its staff and its clients.

and socioeconomic disparities and limited access to care may lead to a higher burden of vascular risk factors at midlife.” Older women have a higher overall risk of developing dementia in their ...

According to the care provider, it will "set a new standard" for adaptive radiotherapy in Northern England. The centre will have a unique capability to personalize radiotherapy in real-time ...

“It’s not a guarantee that someone will develop dementia,” cautioned Dr. James Galvin, a University of Miami Alzheimer’s specialist. He wasn’t involved with the new study but said the ...

considering the large number of older patients entering her clinic who require dementia care. “As the population lives longer, we’re going to see a significant increase in cases,” she says.

It would also be useful for patients planning for future challenges with dementia and home care, allowing them to make autonomous decisions while they are best able to do so. Though validation in ...

Coresh also argues that far more resources are needed to address racial inequities in health care, noting that while dementia numbers among White individuals are expected to double over the next ...

All 16 of Indiana’s designated senior care organizations are now required to have a dementia outreach specialist. The goal is to create consistent access to education, treatment and care. Area ...

If a person decides they do want help with their GP health and care, by managing appointments and prescriptions for example, you could apply for Proxy access. Dementia UK offers a full list of ...