An analysis of longitudinal data from the Taiwan Social Environment and Biomarkers of Aging Study found that the relationship between disability and cognitive decline in older adults is bidirectional.

Having a child with a disability or a developmental delay is often a stressful experience for a family. Siblings in such families may be exposed to greater stress and challenges. There is little ...

Older adults who experienced delirium while hospitalized for COVID-19 had increases in functional disability and cognitive impairment in the 6 months after discharge, according to a prospective cohort ...

Cognition can be generally defined as the state or processes of being able to perceive and judge reality effectively. Cognitive tests are designed to determine whether you may have any issues with ...

A new study finds the NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery is a promising option for measuring cognitive change in people with intellectual disability. A major challenge in testing new therapies for people ...

Intellectual disability is a disorder marked by below-average intellectual function and a lack of skills necessary for independent daily living. The condition begins in the developmental period. The ...

Eileen Baldry receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Eileen Baldry is on the board of Public Interest Advocacy Centre This week, the royal commission into the violence, abuse and ...

Exercise may reduce cancer-related cognitive impairment among people starting chemotherapy, according to results of a ...

Open Collaboration for Cognitive Accessibility (Open) has published a policy brief presenting key recommendations for improving the clarity and availability of information on federal and provincial ...