EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Even though Margaret “Peggy” Clavin only resided at the Loft at Linn in East Providence for six months before passing away, she left a lasting impression on everyone she ...

We usually associate dementia with humans, but cats can develop feline dementia, or cognitive dysfunction, as they get older, too. The symptoms of dementia in cats, like confusion and sleep problems, ...

New products are being developed in an attempt to reduce loneliness and bolster cognition. By Dana G. Smith When Frank Poulsen, 72, first started talking to the artificial intelligence companion Sunny ...

It's a debilitating syndrome that cruelly affects different aspects of cognitive functioning – such as thinking, remembering, and reasoning. But dementia, which affects about 57 million people ...

Cats can naturally develop dementia with brain changes strikingly similar to Alzheimer’s disease in humans, including toxic amyloid-beta buildup and loss of synapses. A new study shows these ...

The results of the study could benefit both cats and humans alike, according to scientists Toria Sheffield joined the PEOPLE editorial staff in 2024. Her work as a writer/editor has previously ...

Cats with dementia have brain changes similar to those of people with Alzheimer's disease, offering a valuable model for studying the condition in humans, a study says. Scientists discovered a ...

As cats age, they may yowl more than usual at night, have trouble sleeping or sleep too much, and act generally confused or disoriented. Now a new study shows that, just like in humans with ...

Emily Blackwell receives funding from Cats Protection, Zoetis, Defra and Waltham Petcare Science Institute. Sara Lawrence-Mills receives funding from Zoetis. Many cat owners don’t realise that just ...

The findings may mean more accurate modeling for Alzheimer's studies, which could result in faster advancements in research and treatments Researchers say the findings will hopefully benefit both ...