Retired Air Force engineer Chuck McClatchey, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at the age of 61, shares his story. Desert Storm veteran Chuck McClatchey,…
Trouble remembering things? Similar to Alzheimer’s, depression can cause memory loss. According to the World Health Organization, more than 280 million people worldwide live…
Here’s a closer look at a kind of dementia that often causes loss of speech: Primary progressive aphasia. Shedding further light on the mystery…
Cholinesterase inhibitor drugs could help turn back the clock on Alzheimer’s symptoms by treating cognitive impairment. More than a third people over the age…
Short answer: It’s complicated! Many genes increase Alzheimer’s risk by some measure. Some genes increase risk by quite a lot. But overall, genetics is…
Cells called astrocytes use the protein encoded by ApoE4 — a genetic mutation linked to Alzheimer’s risk — to transport cholesterol in the brain….
Being Patient readers with ApoE4, known as the “Alzheimer’s Gene,” share fears, plans, and inspiration. Alzheimer’s disease affects one in 10 people over the…