Understanding Dementia
A comprehensive guide to dementia types, causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatments, and caregiving — backed by peer-reviewed research from leading medical journals.
Explore by Topic
Navigate through comprehensive sections covering everything from molecular mechanisms to caregiver support.
Dementia & Types
What dementia is, who it affects, and the 15+ distinct types including Alzheimer's, Vascular, Lewy Body, FTD, and LATE.
Causes & Pathology
The interacting mechanisms behind dementia: amyloid, tau, inflammation, infection, genetics, and sex-based differences.
Links
The 14 causal risk factors for dementia: high blood pressure, hearing loss, cholesterol, diabetes, and more.
Prevention
Specific foods, daily habits, and lifestyle changes you can start today to lower your risk.
Planning & Living With
Practical guidance for daily life after a diagnosis, from routines and communication to legal and financial planning.
Caregiving
Support, self-care, and evidence-based strategies for those caring for a loved one with dementia.
Diagnosis
Blood tests achieving 93-96% accuracy, brain imaging, cognitive testing, and emerging digital biomarkers.
Treatments
Traditional medications, modern antibody therapies, experimental approaches, and lessons from failures.
Clinical Trials
Active clinical trials in the U.S., how to participate, and the latest research breakthroughs.
Recent Discoveries
The latest breakthroughs, leading scientists, open controversies, and the global dementia landscape.
Evidence Strength Ratings
Every major claim includes an evidence strength rating based on the quality and consistency of the underlying research.
Need Help Now?
If you or someone you love is affected by dementia, support is available 24/7.