IMAGE: Zhibin Liang, courtesy The Salk Institute. Scientists have been exploring the therapeutic effects of medical cannabis for a host of health conditions, including…
A new study shows that individuals with a neurodegenerative language disorder called primary progressive aphasia (PPA) have Alzheimer’s-like plaques and tangles in their brains…
For Emily Ong, pursuing an accurate diagnosis of dementia has been a difficult and emotional road. In Feb. 2017, she was first misdiagnosed with…
A new study finds that later-life alcohol abuse could be an early red flag for dementia. Excessive drinking that begins later in life can…
Stephanie Wong at Flinders University and Hannah Keage at the University of South Australia explore whether we really ‘lose our filter’ as we age….
It’s tough letting go of life as we know it. Reconciling with the fact that Alzheimer’s takes away our loved ones’ memories, their ability…
As science continues to uncover the wonders of music for the mind and body, music therapy is increasingly recognized by the medical community as…
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…
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…
Scott Rose speaks about the memories he shared with his late wife Maureen Patrick-Rose, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and appendiceal cancer. Finding…
Year in review: Here are 2021’s most watched videos from our LiveTalks with Alzheimer’s and dementia experts, advocates and families. As part of our…
In the 1980s, when Cindy Weinstein was a graduate student of English, developing her expertise in language and literature, her father Jerry, now deceased,…
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. Image: Kamaria Moore-Hollis (left) and her mother…
From the nature of Alzheimer’s to the solutions available for controlling it, here are five common misconceptions to dispel. Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading…
Scientists still don’t know why some people develop Alzheimer’s and others don’t. But while we may not fully understand the causes of Alzheimer’s, researchers…