Dr. Julia Basso has been dancing since she was just a toddler. In college, she studied dance more seriously — and as she became…
Dementia is an umbrella term to describe a progressive neurological condition that affects people’s cognitive abilities, such as memory, language and reasoning. Alzheimer’s is…
Dementia progresses in stages. Alzheimer’s disease, for example, is considered to have seven distinct stages, delineated by the areas of the brain the disease…
How much sleep do you need to keep your brain healthy? Here’s what the science says: 1) Not getting eight hours? Don’t panic: There…
“What I couldn’t find is how someone dies from Alzheimer’s. What do those complications look like in an Alzheimer’s patient? What does it mean for the…
Having a support system is necessary for caregiving, for help when it’s needed, for moral support, for exchanging knowledge, and more. Yet many people…
Forgetting a word, struggling to find the right expression: For people living with dementia, the progressive loss of linguistic abilities can interfere with day-to-day…
Neuropsychiatric symptoms like agitation, anxiety, appetite changes, irritability, anger and aggression, depression, apathy, disinhibition, and excitement occur in 98 percent of people living with…
Aphasia was in the news recently when the family of actor Bruce Willis announced he was stepping back from his career due to communication…
Humans are social beings — and clinical research shows they need a healthy social life to function. Social isolation and loneliness have been found…
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. As young kids growing up in West…
Music can be transformative, particularly for those living with Alzheimer’s. For starters, studies show it can improve memory and mood for those with dementia….
As caregiving expert Teepa Snow is well-aware, better understanding dementia and supporting loved ones living with the disease is crucial. However, caregiving also comes…
FAQ: “What measures can be taken in order to reduce symptoms associated with mild cognitive impairment due to age-related memory decline?” Reducing symptoms of…
Can you train your brain to perform more efficiently? If you’re learning another language or studying how to read music, yes, according to science….