The clock is running for people who’ve been diagnosed with dementia, but the time they have left depends on their age.

Average life expectancy for patients with dementia ranges from 8.9 years after diagnosis at a mean age of 60 years for women ...

China aims to have a sweeping action plan for dementia in place by 2030, encompassing all aspects of the disease, from prevention and early detection to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and care.

"With an aging population and rising average life expectancy, the number of individuals with senile dementia in China continues to increase, becoming a widespread societal concern," Xinhua said.

The action plan highlighted the growing prevalence of dementia, driven by China's rapidly aging population and rising average life expectancy. Official data shows that nearly 297 million people ...

Simple changes to sleep habits can improve the lives of people with dementia and their family carers, a pioneering study has found. Scientists at UCL developed a world-first programme which ...

If people are diagnosed at this stage and receive early intervention, they can hopefully delay the onset of dementia and have a good life expectancy," said Kang Lin, a doctor in the geriatric ...

In another study, scientists found that consuming more than half a tablespoon of olive oil daily is associated with a 28% lower risk of dying from dementia ... that smoking can dramatically reduce ...

Identifying these symptoms early helps in providing appropriate care and support, which can slow down the progression of the disease and improve quality of life ... be a sign of dementia ...