One of the most pressing mysteries of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is how long—and where—amyloid plaques have been developing, before the disease becomes…
Building empathy among caregivers and healthcare providers is an important aspect of treating dementia, and virtual reality (VR) offers a way for people to…
Antipsychotic drugs are most commonly used to treat mental health conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, but they’re also often prescribed to patients with…
The link between cardiovascular health and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s is well-established. Now, a new study finds that oral anticoagulants — drugs that help…
As research into Alzheimer’s advances, scientists are shifting their focus from beta-amyloid accumulation to inflammation as a main driver of the disease. In a…
In a massive effort involving dozens of researchers and long-term care facilities, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) has awarded a $53.4 million grant…
A drugmaker agreed to pay $116 million in penalties to settle charges by the U.S. government that it sought to improperly influence doctors in…
Diet has been shown to play a role in staving off a variety of disorders, from cardiovascular disease to dementia. A new study pinpoints…
Tacrine, also known as its brand name Cognex, was the first drug approved by the FDA for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. At the…
Though we may not realize it, we each have our own personal walking style and pace. Now researchers are finding that a person’s walking…
Beta-amyloid plaques are one of the most studied aspects of the development of Alzheimer’s disease. But as knowledge about this incredibly complex disease grows,…
Growing older in a traditionally-styled home environment can be challenging as age takes its toll. Seniors sometimes face physical risks due to the structure…
A person’s tapping, swiping and speed of playing games on smartphones may hold information about whether they may be experiencing cognitive decline. Scientists with…
An Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis can often be overwhelming, particularly when it comes to figuring out whether to have your loved one stay at…
Changes in the brain — like the development of tau protein tangles — aren’t the only factors when it comes to developing dementia or…