A new “smart insole” system that transmits data based on a person’s gait could one day provide earlier warnings of dementia, orthopedic issues and lumbar disc problems, a recent study says. Writing in ...

Those who have experience caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s know the disease will manifest itself in many ways. While progression may be unique to each individual, a common ailment ...

Slowing gait speed may signal the onset of dementia up to nine years before cognitive decline becomes evident. It also is tied to new brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease, the results of ...

Difficulty walking up the stairs, thanks to the onset of a “shuffling” gait, has been linked to increased dementia risk. And a decline in gait speed alongside cognitive changes has been associated ...

A frequently overlooked early indicator of dementia can emerge long before major behavioural shifts become noticeable, according to experts. Alzheimer Scotland, a prominent dementia charity, has ...