Is dementia preventable? Research shows that yes, sometimes, it is. Scientists project that the number of people living with dementia, a neurodegenerative syndrome which…
Is the fountain of youth really filled with Red Bull? Yes, according to some news headlines. “Common energy drink ingredient taurine ‘may slow aging…
Have you made that free flu shot appointment at your local pharmacy yet? The data shows that people who skip their flu shot had…
A new way of defining for Alzheimer’s could help patients receive an early and accurate diagnosis. Clinicians presented a draft of a new definition…
After my mom was first diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, I spent much of the first several years wondering if she really had Alzheimer’s. Her…
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A prominent childhood memory is of my grandparents living with and then dying from dementia. As is universal with dementia, there was a double…
One day, Don Kent’s personality started changing. A cool, even-keeled lawyer, he found himself suddenly losing control of his emotions. At the same time,…
Living with dementia can present unique challenges for older adults and their loved ones. Incorporating suitable games into their daily routines can have a…
Dementia is most widely associated with its cognitive symptoms, like memory loss. But it often brings a host of behavioral symptoms, too, like agitation…
The Price Is Right host Bob Barker has joined the list of TV personalities and celebrities who have passed away from Alzheimer’s disease, and…
Editor’s note: Dr. Marwan Sabbagh will join Being Patient again on September 19, 2023 to revisit this topic and discuss dementia misdiagnosis, why it’s…
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. With reports of clinical trials not being…
If you could get a $400 blood test that tells you within 10 days whether you’re likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease years or decades…
Studies show that various kinds of physical activity an benefit people living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias — and so can music. Yet, there’s…