dementia

Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia, and those who care for someone with the disease often need help navigating services. A new Alzheimer's Association report offers insight on how to make the process easier.

Shortly after retiring from her political career, Sally Faith was diagnosed with early-stage dementia. In her new book, she describes her fears about the disease, how she's exercising her brain and why she's sharing her story now.

It may be startling to realize things you did before the pandemic you've now forgotten how to do. For most of us, it doesn't take much time to regain those abilities.

Dementia cases are projected to explode in coming decades, but new research shows lifestyle changes can reduce 40% of cases.

Virtual reality headsets are allowing future doctors to 'walk a mile in their patient’s shoes.'

Black activist Tamika Mallory on her blueprint for social justice and how one medical school is getting creative in its curriculum.

Segment 1: Creating a winning bid for major eventsThe U.S. Gymnastics Championship this weekend and the NFL Draft in 2023— what do they have in common?…

Segment 1: Creating a winning bid for major eventsThe U.S. Gymnastics Championship this weekend and the NFL Draft in 2023— what do they have in common?…

Segment 1: A dementia-friendly KC.What would it look like for a city to be "friendly" and accessible to people with dementia? We meet a sociologist…

Dennis McCurdy had a stroke on October 22, 2000. At the time, he had no idea that the stroke would cause vascular dementia; that diagnosis came nearly a…

Gov. Jeff Colyer is scheduled to sign an executive order on Friday night that will lead to the development of a state dementia plan. Kansas is the only...

Rarely do public places and spaces in the U.S. cater to the needs of people with dementia. Today, we find out how advocates in Kansas City are creating…