Dementia

Learn about steps you can take that may help lower your risk for dementia in this NIA infographic. Download, print, and share with your friends and family.

Learn more about four different types of dementia, what's happening in the brain, and more. Read and share this NIA infographic.

Learn about biomarkers — measures of what’s happening in the body — used in dementia detection and research, including brain imaging tests such as MRI and PET.

Caring for a person with dementia at the end of life has special challenges. Help them have good quality of life as they’re dying.

Vascular dementia is caused by a range of conditions that disrupt blood flow to the brain and affect memory, thinking, and behavior. Learn about the causes of vascular dementia and modifiable risk factors.

Looking for respite care or help with Alzheimer's caregiving? Learn about supportive resources like home care, adult day care, meal services, and hospice.

Dementia is a loss of thinking, remembering, and reasoning skills. It is not a normal part of aging. Read about the different types of dementia and how it is diagnosed.

When visiting an aging relative, you might notice they have more memory problems than last time. Find info to help you assess changes in memory and cognition.