With concerns about the coronavirus spreading around the U.S., people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, as well as their caregivers, should be aware…
Resetting the brain’s immune cells and delaying chronic inflammation may help improve traumatic brain injury recovery, according to a new study. Researchers at Trinity…
Too often we misinterpret behaviors and emotions of people with dementia as symptoms of the disease, overlooking their genuine experiences. Being Patient spoke with…
Schedule an appointment with your doctor these days and you might leave the office feeling as though the doctor’s computer received more attention than…
Experiencing problems with disturbed or irregular sleep is common as people age. For people with dementia and their caregivers, these can be even bigger…
Research into dementia prevention has looked into a variety of possibilities, including diet and exercise. But researchers are also looking at how sleep affects…
Adjusting to life with dementia is an incredibly hard transition, both for the one diagnosed and their loved ones. As the disease progresses, relationships…
Dementia researchers have looked into a variety of possible causes for the disease, from genetics to traumatic brain injuries. But one group, led by…
In another step towards personalized medical treatment for dementia patients, Canadian researchers have used artificial intelligence to predict the progression of neurodegenerative diseases such…
Air pollution has been associated with a myriad of chronic health conditions, from asthma to cancer. It’s now believed to also increase the risk…
Early detection of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can help patients get the care and help they need sooner rather than later, but there is…
While scientists remain far from finding a cure for dementia in its many forms, researchers are continuing to make slow-but-steady progress toward identifying potential…
Scientists are continuing to search for answers to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, targeting beta-amyloid and tau protein, inflammation, and genetic factors in research…
The exact causes behind dementia are varied and at times unclear. We know that genetic factors — like carrying the APOE4 gene — can…
Biogen announced this week that it was cancelling the dementia drug it was testing in a Phase 2 trial that aimed to fight tau…