What stage of Alzheimer’s is sundowning? What are the early signs, how long does it last, how common is it, are their medications for…
Ira lives in NYC with his wife Sandy. They are the founders of the Alzheimer’s Dementia Resource Center of NYC (adrcnyc.org). Slowly but surely,…
For people living with dementia and their caregivers, the term Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) may be familiar. Often the first diagnosis many patients receive,…
Dementia is often thought of as a memory problem, like when an older adult asks the same questions or misplaces things. In reality, individuals…
Getting an accurate diagnosis for a neurodegenerative disease like Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia early in the journey can make a huge difference…
Is the fountain of youth really filled with Red Bull? Yes, according to some news headlines. “Common energy drink ingredient taurine ‘may slow aging…
A new way of defining for Alzheimer’s could help patients receive an early and accurate diagnosis. Clinicians presented a draft of a new definition…
According to the CDC, about 25 million Americans have high levels of cholesterol. Another 86 million people have elevated levels considered borderline high. Cholesterol…
One day, Don Kent’s personality started changing. A cool, even-keeled lawyer, he found himself suddenly losing control of his emotions. At the same time,…
Dementia is most widely associated with its cognitive symptoms, like memory loss. But it often brings a host of behavioral symptoms, too, like agitation…
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. With reports of clinical trials not being…
Lewy body dementia is the second most common form of dementia. Where Alzheimer’s disease makes up 70 percent of dementia cases, Lewy body makes…
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. Research shows that Black, Latino, and indigenous…
Depression is a common mood disorder that can make people feel persistently sad or hopeless, extremely fatigued, and cause them to lose joy in…
More than one in four adults over the age of 65 develops diabetes. This condition damages the pancreas, making it hard for the body…