With aging comes concern about developing Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, and every lapse in memory or attention can feel like the…
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), the condition associated with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease and related forms of dementia (like vascular dementia or Lewy Body…
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The 75-year-old musician is being treated for a rare and often misdiagnosed neurological condition that can mimic dementia. Iconic pop musician Billy Joel has…
You’ve driven home from work along the same route for the past five years. But lately, you’ve been stopping at the same intersection, struggling…
We’ve all experienced that moment mid-sentence when we just can’t find the word we want to use, even though we’re certain we know it….
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This article is part of the Diversity & Dementia series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. Research and clinical trials for…
Mild cognitive impairment affects millions of people worldwide, and it often goes undiagnosed and untreated — even though it can sometimes be treatable and…