Researchers Pinpoint New Alzheimer’s Biomarker in Blood
By Lecia Bushak | April 2nd, 2020
Currently, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are typically detected and diagnosed through memory and cognitive tests or MRI and PET scans of the brain,…
With Hospitals Running Out of Beds, Recovering COVID-19 Patients Are Being Sent to Nursing Homes
By Lecia Bushak | April 1st, 2020
Being labeled by some experts as the “ground zero” of the coronavirus pandemic, nursing homes and long-term care facilities are facing another challenge as…
Scientists Discover New Neurodegenerative Disorder That May Provide Clues to Alzheimer’s
By
Nicholas Chan
| April 1st, 2020
Dr. Susan White and her genetics team treated two triplets from a family who had an undiagnosed neurodegenerative disorder in 2014. After one year…
Aspirin Has No Benefit for Reducing Risk of Alzheimer’s
By
Nicholas Chan
| March 31st, 2020
Aspirin is ineffective in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s, according to a new study. While aspirin is one of the most widely used treatments…
Air Pollution Paired With Heart Disease Significantly Raises Risk of Dementia: Study
By Lecia Bushak | March 30th, 2020
Lifestyle, genetics and age all play a role in the development of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. But environmental factors like air pollution may play…
Dr. Dylan Wint: Recognizing COVID-19 Symptoms in People with Dementia and Taking Action
By
Nicholas Chan
| March 27th, 2020
As the number of people testing positive for COVID-19, or coronavirus, in the United States is rising, people with dementia and their loved ones…
‘Disarming the Diagnosis’: Jim Butler on Achieving Peace of Mind After Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
By
Nicholas Chan
| March 27th, 2020
For many, an Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be an incredibly difficult reality to face. As the disease progresses, anxiety and stress may rise for patients…
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