3 Creative Pursuits That Help People Cope With Cognitive Decline
Tapping into creativity can feel out of reach for people that are navigating living with Alzheimer’s. We spoke to a neuroscientist, a former academic,…
Tapping into creativity can feel out of reach for people that are navigating living with Alzheimer’s. We spoke to a neuroscientist, a former academic,…
“How can I prevent Alzheimer’s?” There is no surefire way to cure or altogether avoid Alzheimer’s disease, but research shows you can take certain…
In our latest “Ask Me Anything” with dementia caregiving consultant and expert Teepa Snow, we tackled tons of reader questions. Watch the full video…
As Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia progress, brain cells and their connections degenerate and die, including those crucial for recalling old memories. That…
The brain’s immune system is like an orchestra. Imagine the microglia are the violinists and cellists, the astrocytes are the brass section, and various…
Dementia can be tough for young family members to get their heads around. Here are some strategies for explaining a dementia diagnosis to kids. …
The concept of sending electrical waves through the brain sounds like it’s straight out of a science fiction novel. However, many scientists are investigating…
Dementia can be isolating — for the person living with the disease, and for caregivers. It can also be generative. For a number of…
As 2023 comes to a close, we’re looking back on the stories you read and spent the most time with. From science-backed deep dives…
There’s something about Christmas carols that immediately take us back to joyful holidays past. And it’s no wonder: Music and the brain are deeply…
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…
Memory loss does worsen as dementia progresses. Some memories never form — or they disappear as quickly as they arrived. Meanwhile others may stay…
The holidays are a time for gathering with loved ones, sharing gratitude, and, of course, gathering around the table for a delicious meal together….
Lewy body dementia is one of the most common forms of dementia. Estimated to make up almost 20 percent of dementia cases worldwide, the…
I’ve always been a bit of a technology geek. I still have a few memories of sitting at my desk at the ACLU’s Washington…