While the direct link between falls and dementia remains as elusive as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs, experts have their theories. Dr. Alexander Ordoobadi, ...

A lesser-known warning sign of dementia could appear when walking up or down the stairs. This issue could signal that someone ...

A groundbreaking study reveals how falls in older adults could increase dementia risk by 21 percent urging urgent changes in healthcare strategies.

A new study published in Jama Network Open linked falls with an increased risk of dementia in older adults. Here's what doctors think—plus, how to avoid falls.

Dementia is not all about memory loss. The condition comes with a host of symptoms, from trouble finding words to loss of taste. Neither is memory loss the only early sign that something may be amiss.

Older adults who have experienced a traumatic injury after a fall are 21 percent more likely to later receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another related dementia, a new study indicates.

Falls are common in those with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, vascular dementia, and other dementias. Here’s why.

The manner in which someone uses the stairs could be a telltale sign of dementia. This lesser-known symptom might suggest ...

Falls are often seen as minor mishaps, but new research reveals they can carry serious, long-term consequences, particularly for older adults. A recent study.

In comparison, falls corresponded to a 10% increase in risk for a dementia diagnosis among older adults with a recent skilled nursing facility admission (HR = 1.1; 95% CI, 1.09-1.12).

Falls increased the risk of a future dementia diagnosis by 21%. As such, the researchers recommend that older adults who go to the hospital for care after a fall undergo cognitive screening either ...

With falls causing millions of injuries in older adults each year, it is an increasingly important public health concern. Older adults living with dementia have twice the risk of falling and three ...