State Sen. Catherine Blakespear wants to engage stakeholder groups to discuss possible changes to the law, but she faces strong opposition.

That infrared detector spotted “a significant heat signature over the side of the roadway in thick brush,” according to the sheriff’s office.

A recent study suggests that taking a vitamin D supplement could lower your risk for dementia as you age, especially for women. Here's what a doctor says.

To ward off dementia, older adults may want to spend more time reading, praying, crafting, listening to music and engaging in other mentally stimulating behaviors, a new study says.

A California sheriff's deputy deployed a heat-seeking drone that found an elderly Southern California man lying hurt in a field of thick brush, officials said.

The sudden onset of dementia can require major changes in one's retirement plans, including the possible need to surrender annuities.

Dementia impacts millions of older adults, but researchers are still learning how, exactly, to prevent this devastating illness. Now, research suggests that increasing your intake of one specific vitamin may help.

A missing 78-year-old California man was found alive through the use of drones in what authorities are calling a holiday “miracle.”

Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers passed big changes to laws this year, and many go into effect in 2025. Here’s a list of some of the most impactful.

Studies show that being physically active can help lower your risk of dementia. “Daily physical exercise—such as 20-30 minutes of light aerobic activity—can include activities such as walking, biking or aquatic pool exercises,” says Heshan J. Fernando, PhD, a clinical neuropsychologist for Corewell Health in Michigan.

A study presented earlier this month found that smaller temporalis muscles could indicate dementia. A brain health coach shares the warning signs to look for.

California is one of only a handful of states ... who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia? That’s the conversation Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas ...