While having trouble sleeping is common in old age, drastic changes in this can indicate dementia. Waking up during the night or not being able to stay awake during the day can be early signs of the condition.

Jimmy Calderwood, the former Aberdeen and Dunfermline manager, was diagnosed with early onset dementia in 2017 and decided to go public with his condition

Pauline Quirke, 65, who played Sharon Theodopolopodous in the much-loved show, is stepping back from TV and film duties

Birds of a Feather star Pauline Quirke's husband announced on Tuesday that the actress had been diagnosed with dementia in 2021 and has now decided to step back from all work.

Showcasing Darnley Court’s use of circadian lighting, tranquil and low arousal design in the hallways and dining room and the range of activity and pastime spaces throughout the home, the award nomination sought to highlight the peaceful and joyful setting that the home has created.

Denis Law was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and vascular dementia in 2021 and his wife Diana joined him in speaking out about the cruel reality of the disease

Scotland and Manchester United legend Denis Law has passed away aged 84 on Friday. He was was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia in 2021.

Those planning to travel by road, rail, airports and ferries have been warned to be cautious as disruption is expected

The researchers believe that identifying people at risk of dementia may advance the development of new treatments for the disease.

Opticians, now more often called optometrists, will be able to use the software subsequently developed as a predictive or diagnostic tool for conditions such as Alzheimer’s, as a triage tool to refer patients to secondary health services if signs of brain disease are spotted, and potentially as a way to monitor cognitive decline.

HC-One Scotland’s Redmill Care Home in East Whitburn, West Lothian, was visited on Friday, January 17 by MSP for Linlithgow & Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop.