The Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on dietary supplements sellers making claims that their products can cure or treat dementia and Alzheimer’s….
First it was a diabetes drug, now researchers have turned their attention to an HIV drug. Could a drug that would slow down Alzheimer’s…
Hearing loss is a common condition that millions suffer from, and it could impact your risk of dementia, experts say. A new study from…
We know there are differences in men and women’s brains that can translate to varied reactions to environmental, lifestyle and genetic factors. But a…
A Japanese research team is questioning whether the “bugs” that live in our gut might have something to do with Alzheimer’s. It’s not just…
Because there is no treatment for Alzheimer’s, prevention strategies offer the best weapons we have against the disease. And now, researchers are providing a…
People living with dementia share their perspectives on what it means to be treated with respect and dignity. BARCELONA, Spain — On a recent…
Could taking care of your gums and teeth lower your risk for Alzheimer’s later in life? Maybe, according to a new study that found…
Right now, there is no treatment that can meaningfully stop or slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. But what if scientists could tap into…
To reduce the risk of dementia in old age, a new study suggests that daily movement—even if it’s just doing chores like getting the mail or gardening—could be the best prevention tactic.
A night spent tossing and turning doesn’t just affect short-term memory, mood and the next day’s caffeine intake. Missing out on deep sleep has…
Like literally millions who have lost a loved one to Alzheimer’s disease, my family was devastated when my grandfather, Stanley Friedman, was taken from…
A dementia diagnosis is devastating. While some patients given a dementia diagnosis can enroll in clinical trials that might provide a drug to slow…
Placing your dementia person in memory care is a tough decision to make. Some caregivers are lucky enough to have had this conversation with…
Long-distance caregiving requires more than weekly phone calls and occasional visits. If you want to make an impact as a long-distance caregiver, you need…