Questions and answers about dementia

11 December, 2025

Navigating dementia with an active lifestyle

Dementia brings challenges, but passivity does not have to be part of it. An active lifestyle, including social interaction and physical activity, plays a key role in the well-being of persons with dementia.

17 September, 2024

Living with dementia and diabetes: how to ensure a good balance?

Many people with dementia also have diabetes. This combination requires extra support, especially when taking medication and measuring blood sugar levels. But how can you safely manage these two conditions together?

17 September, 2024

Why women are affected differently by dementia

Understanding the differences between men and women in their risk of dementia can help scientists develop better treatments.

09 September, 2024

Early prediction of dementia: new insights from The Lancet Neurology

Dementia is one of the biggest public health challenges worldwide. The ability to predict the disease early is crucial to slow down the progression of the disease and improve patients' quality of life. A recent study published in The Lancet Neurology offers new insights and hope in this area.

09 September, 2024

Your heart health determines your risk of dementia

A healthy lifestyle is often promoted to prevent cardiovascular disease, but more and more research shows that the health of your heart and blood vessels also directly affects your brain. People with unhealthy cardiovascular fitness are at significantly higher risk of developing dementia.

02 September, 2024

Dementia can be prevented or delayed

Dementia is often seen as an inevitable consequence of old age, but more and more research shows that this is not entirely true. Many dementia cases can be prevented or delayed by a healthy lifestyle and addressing risk factors.