Some people who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s may actually have a newly defined type of dementia that mimics the disease’s symptoms but is…
Imagine if doctors could assess people who will most likely be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease long before they show signs of memory loss. This…
In a recent survey, the Lewy Body Dementia Association found that 80 percent of participants with Lewy body dementia (LBD) were misdiagnosed and it took…
People living with dementia and their caregivers often feel as if they have nowhere to turn after a diagnosis. Many caregivers need help navigating…
An under-utilized tool could help correctly diagnose and manage dementia, leading to better care, according to a new study. The study, published in the…
After an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, many caregivers and patients feel as if they are sent away with a pamphlet, pills and little concrete advice on…
Most people get a yearly eye exam to test their vision and look for signs of degeneration and even diabetes, brain tumors and high…
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