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…
A new study has suggested that it might be possible for beta-amyloid, a protein strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease, to be transferred to people…
Wandering, when in the context of Alzheimer’s disease, is defined as getting lost and becoming disoriented. It is a common behavior in those with…
Researchers hone in on subtypes of Alzheimer’s in a bid to diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s more precisely. A new study has suggested that treating…
A recent study shows that a decline in electrical activity in the brain could be a marker of Alzheimer’s and primary progressive aphasia. If…
We all know what it’s like to be transported to a different time and place just by hearing a few chords of music. A…