This year, the world saw new blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease hit the market and two monoclonal antibody drugs for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease approved…
Changes in thinking and memory as we age can occur for a variety of reasons. These changes are not always cause for concern. But…
This article is part of the Diversity & Dementia series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. Research and clinical trials for…
After a hack exposed the data of millions of its customers, the at-home genetic testing giant 23andMe has faced financial difficulties and may now…
This article is part of the Journey to Diagnosis series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eli Lilly. In the newest definition…
An international group of researchers is challenging the controversial new definition of Alzheimer’s proposed by a group of researchers convened by the Alzheimer’s Association….
A recent Science investigation found that Eliezer Masliah, one of the world’s leading Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s researchers, engaged in research misconduct over the course…
Hardly a week goes by when I don’t receive an email or a call from a friend whose parent has just gotten an Alzheimer’s…
Before 1993, researchers seldom included women in clinical trials. And yet, women have dramatically different risk of health conditions than men do. For example,…
With the 2024 FDA approval of Eli Lilly’s Kisunla for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, there are now two fairly similar anti-amyloid on the market in…
Precision medicine is a medical approach that considers a patient’s genes, environment, and lifestyle. In the realm of Alzheimer’s disease, experts are pushing for…
There are plenty of gifts designed specifically for people living with dementia that can be helpful, calming or stress-relieving, whether they’re intended to spur…
The holidays are often a joyous time filled with celebrations, and experts say tailoring activities to the changing abilities of family members living with…
This article is part of the Diversity & Dementia series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. When a loved one has…
When entrepreneur Eben Pingree’s mother, 78, and father-in-law, 80, were both diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in the same week about two years ago, it shook…