According to neuroscientist Dr. Majid Fotuhi, age-related cognitive decline is as normal as loss of muscle mass. But just like regular exercise can keep…
According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2020 Facts and Figures report, older African Americans are about twice as likely to have Alzheimer’s or other dementias…
When people living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias wander or get lost, caregivers may turn to technology, local police, or their communities for help…
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people out of their daily routines and into isolation, bringing apathy, frustration and loneliness. These tips can help families…
“Person-Man-Woman-Camera-TV.” By now, you’ve probably heard President Trump say that he “aced” a cognitive test. He went on to explain at length one component he…
Alzheimer’s disease affects one in 10 people over the age of 65, but testing for a definitive diagnosis is difficult. As of now, no…
Blood tests for Alzheimer’s have been in development for some time, some of which have even been shown to have a 100 percent accuracy…
While most Alzheimer’s detection and prevention research is focused on the aggregation of tau tangles and amyloid beta proteins in the brain, some novel…
Scanning technology is the most definitive way of diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. One of the most accurate is called a positron emission tomography (PET) scan,…
While there is no definitive way to prevent dementia, half of Americans are worried about developing dementia, and new research shows that certain lifestyle…
Troubles with vision and hearing become more common with age, with one out of six Americans age 70 and over experiencing impaired vision and…
As research into COVID-19 continues, mounting evidence suggests that the disease may cause significant brain damage in some recovered patients. Some researchers have focused…
The latest news about Biogen’s controversial Alzheimer’s drug popped into my email at 8:26 a.m. last Wednesday. Coincidentally it arrived just as I was…
Before deeper investigation into the mysterious link between obesity and dementia, little was known about the correlation. Previous research from the University College London…
As research into Alzheimer’s disease progresses and awareness grows, one fact remains consistent: women are disproportionately affected by the disease. Several theories exist, but…