作為一個專門研究認知功能障礙的獨特論壇，癡呆和老年認知障礙集中于阿爾茨海默病和帕金森病、亨廷頓舞蹈癥和其他神經退行性疾病。該期刊選自精神病學、神經心理學、臨床神經學、形態學、生理學、遺傳分子生物學、病理學、生物化學、免疫學、藥理學和藥劑學等多個相關學科。重點是公布動物研究的研究結果，并輔以臨床和治療經驗，以全面評價這一領域。

As a unique forum devoted exclusively to the study of cognitive dysfunction, ?Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disordersí concentrates on Alzheimerís and Parkinsonís disease, Huntingtonís chorea and other neurodegenerative diseases. The journal draws from diverse related research disciplines such as psychogeriatrics, neuropsychology, clinical neurology, morphology, physiology, genetic molecular biology, pathology, biochemistry, immunology, pharmacology and pharmaceutics. Strong emphasis is placed on the publication of research findings from animal studies which are complemented by clinical and therapeutic experience to give an overall appreciation of the field.