What Is Alzheimer’s Disease and How Is It Diagnosed?
Dementia is a term used to describe a set of symptoms: memory loss and other cognitive issues. The most common disease that causes these…
Dementia is a term used to describe a set of symptoms: memory loss and other cognitive issues. The most common disease that causes these…
There’s a great deal of interest from scientists and the public alike in how we can keep our minds sharp and our brains healthy…
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. An Alzheimer’s diagnosis is often talked about…
If your parents have Alzheimer’s or you’ve found yourself caring for someone with the disease, you might be thinking about how to plan for…
Our story began some thirteen years ago with a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment. Despite our best efforts the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s followed several…
People living with Alzheimer’s disease also live with a higher risk of seizures. And that can make things complicated for doctors: Seizures are sometimes…
One day, when Deb Jobe looked inside her closet, she noticed a giant black hole that wasn’t there before. When she called over her…
Brain health researchers are exploring new ways to leverage cutting-edge technology in the diagnosis of diseases like Alzheimer’s. One emerging field of study is…
Prescription drugs and vaccines revolutionized health care, dramatically decreasing death from disease and improving quality of life across the globe. But how do researchers,…
In the last three years, amyloid plaque-busting drugs Aduhelm (now discontinued) and Leqembi have been approved by the FDA for treating patients in the…
Scientists have developed more tools than ever to probe Alzheimer’s — from blood tests, to AI-powered cognitive assessments, and brain scans — which have…
High-tech treatments for neurodegenerative diseases aren’t so far off. In fact, some patients already have brain implants that help address their symptoms by sending…
A recent study reported that sildenafil, sold under the brand name Viagra, and other medicines from the same group called phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors may…
Now, there is a bill of rights for people living with Alzheimer’s disease. It was drafted by the patient-founded nonprofit organization Voices of Alzheimer’s. …
About 89 million Americans use smartwatches and other fitness trackers to measure their fitness levels, sleep, and weight. Soon, there will be apps that…