People with Alzheimer’s disease are at a particularly high risk of falling. Falls aren’t an inevitable part of living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, however,…
This story was originally published by Kaiser Health News on October 4, 2016 BEVERLY HILLS — Sitting beside a neatly made crib, 88-year-old Vivian…
Many people living with dementia say that connecting with an Alzheimer’s support group sooner would have made their diagnosis more manageable and bearable. After…
Researchers now have a clearer understanding of how the Alzheimer’s gene ApoE4 disrupts brain cells, leading to cell death and dementia symptoms. A study…
Researchers are getting closer to developing a simple blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. A study published in the journal JAMA Neurology found that…
Among people with the Alzheimer’s gene, women are at greater risk of developing tau tangles, a hallmark of the disease, than men are. The…
If you have decided to bring an elderly loved one into your home to care for, there are some special preparations that you can…
Alzheimer’s patients near Buffalo, New York, now have a new place to hang out, listen to music, and grab a bite. It’s called The…
Countless times during my 35 years of studying and treating brain disease, I have sat across from patients who became gripped by the fear…
Lead researcher and neurology professor at the University of Miami Dr. Deborah Mash is studying the link between Alzheimer’s signs in dolphins and humans….
Scientists have found something troubling off the coasts of Florida and Massachusetts: The brains of beached dolphins are showing signs of beta-amyloid, the protein…
Advancements in genetic research now allow people to accurately track their family history and genetic risk factors. But the ubiquity of at-home DNA tests…
We’ve all looked for our sunglasses only to discover they’re sitting on top of our head or turned off the stove before leaving the…
University of New Mexico researchers say they’ve developed a working Alzheimer’s vaccine in mice. According to the report, published in NPJ Vaccines, the team…
Was The Washington Post careless in its reporting last week that Pfizer hid information that could lead to an Alzheimer’s cure? Some members of…