Through an examination of school segregation in the Jim Crow South, researchers are probing the link between education and brain health. From the late…
Women with certain cardiovascular conditions in midlife may be more at risk of cognitive decline than their male peers, a recent study finds. Brain…
Dennis Dulniak discusses his experience caring for his wife Nancy Dulniak, a retired librarian who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2015. This journey…
Concetta Tomaino, a pioneer in the field music therapy, shares insights on music’s therapeutic effects for neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s. As science continues to…
Keith Moreland shares insights on adapting to a new life after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in his late 50s. Keith Moreland was only 57…
A new study explores the cognitive benefits of piano lessons in older adults. Researchers have long been studying the therapeutic benefits of listening to…
The lack of effective treatments for Alzheimer’s have spurred scientists to rethink the dominant approach to tackling the disease: the amyloid hypothesis. This hypothesis…
Experts share insights on gender differences in nursing home residents’ experiences, and strategies for choosing a quality facility that suits the needs of an…
The likelihood of an aging American dying of an opioid overdose is 10 times higher than it was in 1999, a new study shows….
Biologist Benjamin Bikman shares insights into the link between metabolic health, aging and neurodegeneration. Glucose is one of the brain’s main sources of fuel,…
A high percentage of care homes’ residents in need receive basic care from family or unpaid caregivers, a new study finds. With the ongoing…
Diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at 63 years old, Doreen Monks shares her insights on paving a new path in her life. Doreen Monks never…
A new study predicts dementia cases will rise three-fold. Developing countries are expected to be the hardest hit. Eastern sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and…
Plagued by dementia symptoms for years, Michael Ellenbogen discusses the ongoing ambiguity surrounding his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Michael Ellenbogen was reaching the height of his…
Joe Brazeal reflects on lessons learned as a father and caregiver. Joe Brazeal’s wife, Kimberly Brazeal, was only 42 years old when she began…