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This story originally aired on November 16, 2019. The sheer physicality of aging and dying are things we try not to think about, so it’s especially…
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Reports of elder abuse are on the rise in King County, and they're not expected to go down anytime soon as more residents age into their golden years. The…
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"I was in denial, but a part of me always knew this was coming," the former teen idol, 66, says of his condition.
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The prevalence of Alzheimer's and other dementias declined by almost 3 percent from 2000 to 2012, a study finds. That could be a result of people getting more education, and better health overall.
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Hugging a doll can soothe an upset toddler, and some say it can do the same for people with dementia. But critics say this form of therapy infantilizes adults.
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The apartment in a museum is a detailed reconstruction of a 1950s home, with all its smells, sounds and textures. Psychologists say it can spark memories for people with dementia.
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The risk of getting dementia has been dropping for decades. Why? Research suggests education's effect on the brain and good cardiovascular health help.