Alzheimer’s and Dementia

While there is currently no guaranteed way to prevent dementia, research suggests that older adults can take meaningful steps to lower their risk and support long-term brain health. Dementia is influenced by a mix of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, but healthy daily habits may help protect the brain and delay the onset of cognitive…

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a condition characterized by noticeable changes in thinking abilities—such as memory, reasoning, or attention—that are greater than expected for a person’s age, but not severe enough to significantly interfere with daily life or independence. Individuals with MCI may forget appointments, misplace items more often, or struggle to find the right…

Parkinson’s dementia is a type of progressive dementia that can develop in individuals with Parkinson’s disease, typically several years after the initial diagnosis. It affects memory, thinking, and reasoning abilities, often alongside the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s, such as tremors, stiffness, and slow movement. People with Parkinson’s dementia may experience confusion, visual hallucinations, trouble concentrating,…