A single mild concussion while playing amateur sports does not lead to long-term cognitive decline a recent study has found. This conclusion may seem…
As the global population ages, understanding the variability in cognitive aging becomes increasingly important. Why do some individuals remain cognitively sharp while others experience…
Changes in thinking and memory as we age can occur for a variety of reasons. These changes are not always cause for concern. But…
Music is woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. Whether it’s lifting our spirits, pushing us to run faster or soothing us to…
Many people love the holidays because they are a time to make happy memories with loved ones. But what if you could do something…
An estimated one in three people will care for someone with dementia in their lifetime. If you’re one of the many people around the…
The holidays are a time for gathering with loved ones, sharing gratitude, and, of course, gathering around the table for a delicious meal together….
For many, the holidays are indeed the most wonderful time of the year. Families and friends come together and enjoy food, good cheer –…
Sarah Akin hopes this holiday that caregivers give themselves a little grace — and that visiting family do the same. Akin, who is 35…
The holidays bring joy, togetherness, and a healthy dose of chaos—a mix that can be challenging for anyone, let alone individuals living with dementia…
People tend to look at Alzheimer’s disease progression in a framework of seven stages. In the final stage, people with the disease often lose…
There are plenty of gifts designed specifically for people living with dementia that can be helpful, calming or stress-relieving, whether they’re intended to spur…
Mild cognitive impairment affects millions of people worldwide, and it often goes undiagnosed and untreated — even though it can sometimes be treatable and…
It’s that time of year again – the end of daylight savings and the beginning of the dark season. While many of us look…
This past three months in the Alzheimer’s drug development space have seen a new FDA approval for a symptomatic treatment, a couple failed phase…