VIDEO + ARTICLE: Researchers say a health lifestyle aimed at reducing frailty could help prevent dementia, even among those at high genetic risk for dementia.
The majority of nursing homes in California have not reached full compliance with a statewide COVID-19 vaccine mandate for staff at long-term care facilities, and
An experimental drug, NAP, has been found to remedy slow development, poor communication and brain issues similar to those found in Alzheimer’s patients. Find out
RESEARCH & TREATMENT: Researchers find an experimental drug for liver cancer and Dasatinib, approved for chronic myeloid leukemia, act upon some Alzheimer’s disease related proteins
OLD-NEW DRUG RESEARCH: The diuretic bumetanide, used for more than 30 years to treat hypertension and heart failure, was also found to reverse signs of
RESEARCH: Worms in the lab lose their wiggle when they have Alzheimer’s. But researchers found the Vitamin B12-deficient worms kept their wiggle when the deficit
RESEARCH: Researchers say that a drug commonly used to treat cancer can restore memory and cognitive function in mice with symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Learn more.
VIDEO + ARTICLE: A study at UC San Francisco has found the odds of cognitive impairment are substantially higher for people with elevated depressive symptoms
RISK ASSESSMENT VIDEO + ARTICLE: A substantial proportion of brain changes might be due to risk factors that can be modified, according to a study
Having trouble sleeping? You’re not alone. But a group of federal agencies have provided new resources to help. Learn more.
MOTHER’S DAY USA, MAY 11, can remain a meaningful and enjoyable occasion for families impacted by Alzheimer’s. Planning takes more thought and each family’s unique circumstances need to be considered. These tips can help:
TEEPA SNOW explains how to handle caregiver stress that is brought on by challenging behaviors in dementias such as Alzheimer’s.
Mother and daughter with quote: “There is a special joy that comes when you do something just to be kind.”
SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?
An intriguing study of 120 grandmothers might surprise you. Doctors know socially engaged people have better cognition and less dementia. But can a person get too much of a good thing? What’s the right balance?
Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!
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