What is Memantine Used For?
By
Frances Gatta
| May 19th, 2023
Alzheimer’s is so far incurable, but there are medications out there that can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life for patients and…
Marauders of the Microbiome: Certain Gut Bacteria Found Thriving in People With Alzheimer’s, APOE4
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| May 2nd, 2023
The human gut is home to trillions of microscopic organisms — collectively called the microbiome. The bacteria in the gut help digest food; they…
Dr. Mary S. Mittelman: How We Can Better Support Caregivers
By
Katy Koop
| May 1st, 2023
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…
What is Delirium?
By
Christina Aggar
| April 21st, 2023
Delirium is a sudden decline in a person’s usual mental function. It occurs when signals in the brain aren’t sending and receiving properly, causing…
Emma Heming Willis, Wife of Bruce Willis, on FTD Awareness, ‘Fierce Love and Resilience’
By
Katy Koop
| April 19th, 2023
Most dementia caregivers don’t apply for the job. They wake up one day in a new reality, where caregiving for a loved one with…
Why Is This New Generation of Alzheimer’s Drugs Such a Big Deal?
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| April 18th, 2023
Despite decades of study, the underlying cause of Alzheimer’s continues to evade scientists. Because it’s such a mystery, there are only six drugs approved for…
Respiratory Infections Like Flu Appear to Triple Alzheimer’s Risk
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| April 10th, 2023
After coming down with the flu during the 1918 influenza pandemic, more than one million people developed a virus-induced form of Parkinson’s disease, with…
How Do You Know When Caregiving Is Too Much? And Where Can You Turn for Support?
By
Katy Koop
| April 6th, 2023
Caregiver burnout is real. For caregivers of loved ones with dementia, having a support system is crucial, especially due to the amount of stress…
In Alzheimer’s, Hallucinations Signal Faster Cognitive Decline
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| April 5th, 2023
As many as one in three people with Alzheimer’s disease experience hallucinations: They see, hear, smell or otherwise sense things that aren’t actually there….
Do Serine Supplements Work? Study Says ‘Exercise Caution’
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| March 30th, 2023
The appeal of brain boosting pills is obvious: a simple solution that supports cognitive function, making you sharper, improving your memory. This sort of…
Study: Long Naps Could Be an Alzheimer’s Red Flag
By
Deborah Kan
| March 27th, 2023
Siesta. Power nap. Forty winks. Call them what you will: Naps have been found to benefit mood, alertness, energy levels, cognitive performance, and, in…
Why Alzheimer’s and Dementia Cause Mood Swings, and What to Do About Them
By
Frances Gatta
| March 23rd, 2023
Neuropsychiatric symptoms like agitation, anxiety, appetite changes, irritability, anger and aggression, depression, apathy, disinhibition, and excitement occur in 98 percent of people living with…
Phil’s Journal: Legos, Lewy Body Symptoms, and, Maybe, the End of Aduhelm Access
By
Phil Gutis
| March 20th, 2023
Growing up, I wanted to be an architect. It wasn’t until I realized how much math was involved that those initial dreams died a…
Alzheimer’s and Social Interaction: Here’s What You Need to Know
By
Frances Gatta
| March 16th, 2023
Humans are social beings — and clinical research shows they need a healthy social life to function. Social isolation and loneliness have been found…
The Brain Fog of Climate Trauma: a Wildfire’s Longterm Cognitive Effects
By
Jyoti Mishra, U.C. San Diego
| March 3rd, 2023
Psychological trauma from extreme weather and climate events, such as wildfires, can have long-term impacts on survivors’ brains and cognitive functioning, especially how they…