Dementia is often thought of as a distant possibility or something that only affects those in the last years of their life. But new research is challenging this: the risk of developing dementia earlier in life may be higher than previously thought.

Dementia cases in the U.S. are expected to double by 2060, reaching 1 million new cases per year, according to a study released Jan. 13 by NYU Langone Health.

Researchers have linked daily consumption of certain amounts of processed red meats to increased dementia risk, but some doctors question the claim.

Four out of five older adults who likely have dementia may be unaware of their condition, according to findings from a cohort study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.Researchers reported especially high lack of awareness among older Mexican Americans that could be the result of physicians withholding a diagnosis for numerous reasons.

Beijing has rolled out policy frameworks aimed at expanding eldercare and dementia services for an aging China but it is unclear how effective they will be.

The good news is that treating anxiety might help reduce dementia risk. Dozens take oath of US citizenship against Trump's promise of mass deportations Coffee drinking habits may greatly impact makeup of gut biome, research suggests

A. There is definitely an association between hearing loss and dementia. People should be evaluated for hearing loss. And if they do and hearing aids are recommended, they should be treated. There is some evidence this is beneficial and might prevent cognitive decline, especially in patients who are already at high risk for having other disorders.

Visiting friends, attending parties and going to church may help keep your brain healthy, according to research conducted at Rush.

Two Fountain Hills women are working to make their town "dementia friendly" so that other caretakers know that they are not alone.

Vaccines, antibiotics, antiviral medications and anti-inflammatory drugs are all associated with a reduced risk of dementia, researchers reported in a study published Tuesday in the journal Alzheimer's and Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions .

Related: How Following the Mediterranean Diet Could Reduce Brain Age by 50%, According to a New Study For this study, researchers hypothesized that moderate dietary intake of choline would be associated with lower odds of developing dementia and mild cognitive impairment.

A Boyle County dementia patient faces several charges including shoplifting and public intoxication stemming from an incident at a Walmart from back in October.