Could an Alzheimer’s blood test be in our near future? Short answer: possibly, yes. Many researchers emphasize that early detection and treatment could stop…
There is no single test available to diagnose Alzheimer’s. Instead, physicians rely on several diagnostic tools and medical criteria to ascertain whether a person…
For people over the age of 65 who have experienced a concussion, their risk of developing dementia doubles, reports Donald Redelmeier, MD, of Sunnybrook…
Can yoga and brain games slow down or improve quality of life in people with mild memory and cognitive issues? A new study sponsored…
Leading researcher Dag Aarsland discusses Lewy body dementia (LBD)—the form of dementia Robin Williams was diagnosed with after his death. He covers why people with LBD are often misdiagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and the latest research on LBD.
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Before being diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s in his early 50s, Jeff Borghoff received several misdiagnoses from different doctors and was even put on medication…
For those trying to follow preventative advice to avoid dementia, the guidance on drinking alcohol is a little murky. Some studies say that a…
They say money can’t buy happiness, but can it buy you a healthy brain? A new study has found that poor people are more…
A routine physical at the doctor’s office includes checking your heart rate and blood pressure, but what if you could also get a measure…
We know that Alzheimer’s is caused by a combination of genetics and environmental factors. But for some people, the chances of getting Alzheimer’s are…
We talk to Jamie Tyrone, who has two copies of the Apoe4 gene, putting her at greatly elevated risk of Alzheimer’s disease. She tells…
Estrogen’s role in the brain is complicated when it comes to how it affects memory. According to Gillian Einstein, Ph.D, a neuroscientist at the…
I also learned how I could use humor during difficult situations. Caregivers should not take insults personally; sometimes, those with Alzheimer’s may insult the people who are closest to them.
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I believe that changing my diet, exercising and making mental health a priority have helped me stay sharp.
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He eventually admitted he was deliberately pushing my buttons, but said that no one would believe me anyway because of my dementia and if I told them the truth, it would make him look bad. For my own well-being, I decided that I couldn’t go forward with the relationship.
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As I watch my mother care for my grandmother, I keep her words in mind: “You are just as important as the person you care for.”
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