Alzheimer’s Tau Tangles More Likely to Accumulate in Women Than in Men
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…
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…
The 2019 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures Report reveals that one in 10 Americans age 65 or older have Alzheimer’s disease. While researchers look…
In 2015, drug manufacturer Pfizer discovered that their drug Enbrel (etanercept), an anti-inflammatory used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, appeared to lower the risk of…
Jack York, founder of It’s Never 2 Late (iN2L), discusses how innovative technology can improve older adults’ physical and mental well-being. Access more Being…
As people age, they generally become slower at balancing their checkbooks and counting correct change, even when they’re cognitively healthy. However, trouble with simple…
Here are a few innovative tech gadgets designed to complement care for people living with Alzheimer’s. Does a loved one with dementia need help…