This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. “I was driving home from work and…
The appeal of brain boosting pills is obvious: a simple solution that supports cognitive function, making you sharper, improving your memory. This sort of…
For caregivers, watching a loved one struggle with memory loss can be devastating. The aggression that sometimes accompanies memory loss can be even harder…
Every year, more than 900,000 Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dementia. Only five percent of these cases are a result of a genetic form…
Mounting evidence shows that viruses lead to brain degeneration. So, scientists are trying a new approach to treating Alzheimer’s: antivirals. Infections — from herpes…
Scientists still don’t know what causes Alzheimer’s, but they do have one, long-standing theory: the amyloid hypothesis. Some say it’s on the brink of…
Here’s a primer on all the approved Alzheimer’s drugs designed to treat symptoms or slow disease progression — and a peek ahead at some…
Scientists are exploring the role of tau tangles in Alzheimer’s, and whether addressing these misfolded proteins could treat the disease. Here’s what you need…
There’s just one way to make absolutely sure a dementia diagnosis — add an amyloid PET scan on top of existing diagnostic tests. But…
At this year’s AAIC, the developer of an Alzheimer’s blood test debuts promising data, while the Alzheimer’s Association warns new blood-based biomarkers aren’t quite…
With the news of Bruce Willis’s diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia, many have questions about the diagnosis and what to expect. Katie Brandt and Dr….
Being Patient spoke with Jim Butler, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s four years ago, about his efforts to “disarm” his diagnosis by rewiring his…
Every year, more than 900,000 Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dementia. Only five percent of these cases are a result of a genetic form…
Is a diet of cookies, chips and fast food bad for your brain? University of Florida neurobiologist Sara N. Burke discusses the research on…
A human being has as many as 25,000 different genes in their DNA. It’s wild to think that just one tiny little mutation can…
Dementia is not necessarily preventable, but science has established that lifestyle changes can significantly lower risk. Here are 12 factors that could help delay…
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. “I was driving home from work and…
Christiana Egi is the owner of the Alexis Lodge — a home to more than 20 people living with dementia. But why stop there?…
Ka`imi A. Sinclair has devoted her career to brain health equity in indigenous communities and to getting these communities more involved in Alzheimer’s and…
A panel of speakers tackle the challenges of accessing healthcare for underrepresented communities and strategies to reduce the barriers for the diagnosis and treatment…
Do brain supplements work? Even though they’re sold in grocery stores and endorsed by celebrities, science does not support most claims made by nootropic…
The appeal of brain boosting pills is obvious: a simple solution that supports cognitive function, making you sharper, improving your memory. This sort of…
Looking for vitamins and brain health supplements to help with cognitive symptoms of long-haul COVID? Here’s what to consider — and what to avoid….
A trendy dietary supplement called dopa mucuna appears to contain dangerously high levels of a dopamine-boosting drug called levodopa. Researchers warn of unintended side…
Around the globe, memory cafes — virtual and in-person gatherings people who are living with dementia and their caregivers — are growing more popular….
A Dutch initiative that partners elementary school classes with care homes won Alzheimer Europe’s inaugural Anti-Stigma Award, which celebrates efforts to dismantle negative stereotypes…
Hollywood power couple Seth Rogen and his wife Lauren Miller Rogen are raising awareness about Alzheimer’s through comedy. On a more serious note, their…
Music can be transformative, particularly for those living with Alzheimer’s. For starters, studies show it can improve memory and mood for those with dementia….