Hearing loss, especially if you do not address it with hearing aids or other hearing care, can increase your likelihood of cognitive decline. Because…
Dementia affects more than 55 million people around the world. A number of factors can increase a person’s risk of developing dementia, including high…
Around 2000 BC, records written by Ancient Egyptians documented that some people developed problems with their memory in older age. Around 1,500 years later,…
According to data compiled by the World Health Organization, the number of people living with dementia is expected to increase to 139 million in…
Alzheimer’s disease is a complex journey, both for those experiencing it and their caregivers. Early in the condition, a person will experience mild memory…
Feeling fuzzy lately — fuzzier than usual? Some people experience subtle downturns in memory, thinking, and cognition related to age — or to a…
The holidays can be hectic time, even for someone in perfect health. For those living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, their care…
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,…
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. Michele Castro’s mother and brother both passed…
For people living with dementia and their caregivers, the term Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) may be familiar. Often the first diagnosis many patients receive,…
The science behind Alzheimer’s is constantly developing, but its cause remains elusive and the disease is frequently misdiagnosed. A 2017 study at a hospital…
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 dementia preventable? Research shows that yes, sometimes, it is. Scientists project that the number of people living with dementia, a neurodegenerative syndrome which…
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,…