People with cognitive disabilities – like autism, attention deficit and memory loss – are less satisfied with their health care than those in the general population, according to a study published by ...

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a decline in cognitive function that may include compromised memory, language, or critical thinking. It is considered more serious than expected age-related decline ...

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 ...

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 ...

People with disabilities that include difficulty with cognition or caring for themselves are at greater risk of misusing prescription painkillers, tranquilizers and stimulants, a WVU study shows.

This week, the royal commission into the violence, abuse and neglect of people with disability will begin hold hearings on a shameful subject that has long been neglected: the indefinite detention of ...

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 ...

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.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Individuals with intellectual disabilities were less likely to participate in and complete colorectal cancer ...