It can be difficult to tell the difference between early signs of dementia and “normal” aging. And once it’s clear something is off, it…
For caregivers, watching a loved one struggle with memory loss can be devastating. The aggression that sometimes accompanies memory loss can be even harder…
Forgetting a word, struggling to find the right expression: For people living with dementia, the progressive loss of linguistic abilities can interfere with day-to-day…
Aphasia was in the news recently when the family of actor Bruce Willis announced he was stepping back from his career due to communication…
“Some forgetfulness is normal… then there’s mild cognitive impairment.” Oliver Baumann and Cindy Jones, brain health researchers at Bond University in Australia, discuss memory loss…
Alzheimer’s and dementia experts tackle reader questions on Alzheimer’s sundowning symptoms. What stage of Alzheimer’s is sundowning? What are the early signs, how long…
Scientists in the UK found that ADHD drugs might be the answer to treating apathy in people with Alzheimer’s disease. At least one in…
Scientists screened 595 FDA-approved drugs to see if they interfered with the activity of gene mutation ApoE4. Two of these — antidepressant imipramine and…
On Monday, revealed that a phase 3 study of brexpiprazole — brand name Rexulti — in Alzheimer’s patients showed that the drug for major…
Cleveland Clinic Neurologist Dr. Robert Wilson discusses his research on COVID-19, and the extent to which long COVID can affect people’s daily lives. While…
Brightview Senior Living corporate director Cole Smith explains why this holiday season is more critical than ever for early dementia detection. Here are signs…
A randomized controlled trial showed that limiting the use of electronic devices in the first two days following a concussion is associated with a…
The earliest signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s: Five people diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases share the moments they first knew something was not quite right. …
Difficulty communicating is among the earliest symptoms of dementia. People may begin having a hard time finding words in a conversation, and as the…
With aging comes concern about developing Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, and every lapse in memory or attention can feel like the…