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Find out how two biomarkers in saliva diagnose pain in dementia, effectively and non-invasively.
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WANDERING occurs in 60% of people with dementia. It can be triggered by anything from an old memory to poor vision, from confusion to distress. Learn how to stop wandering from repeating itself. Find out ways to prevent it.
8 Exercise Motivators to Fight Alzheimer’s
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VIDEO+ARTICLE: Kenneth S. Kosik traced an Alzheimer’s gene mutation to a 16th century founder. See him solve this puzzle of the past and show why this can help the future.
What Causes Sundowning? Frustration or Chemistry?
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In “SUNDOWNING SYNDROME,” people with dementia show high levels of anxiety, agitation, overactivity and delirium. It typically occurs in late afternoon and evening, before their normal time to go to bed. Learn how brain biology explains “sundowning.”
Doorway Memory Loss Explained
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Ever walk into a room with some purpose in mind, only to forget what it was? It turns out, doors themselves are to blame for these strange memory lapses. Can this contribute to dementia’s wandering, confusion and problems with traveling?
Thought of the Week: Something Good Every Day
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Every day may not be good… But there’s something good in every day.
Diagnose & Prevent Dementia, in Plain English
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Watch this uniquely clear overview of the steps you can take to diagnose or prevent most types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s.
Catching Alzheimer’s: News or Nonsense?
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Ultrasound from Insightec Boosts New Alzheimer’s Drug 32%
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Lecanemab, the newest Alzheimer’s drug, is getting a boost by focusing ultrasound waves on the blood-brain barrier. Learn more about this next step in delivering better Alzheimer’s treatments.
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