What to Expect When Going for a Memory Diagnosis
July 3, 2023
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What to ask and expect when going for a memory, Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis.
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Dementia, Neurologists & Face Time
June 21, 2023
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WHEN DIAGNOSING DEMENTIA, NEUROLOGISTS KNOW that nothing is as important as spending time face-to-face. Understanding symptoms and clinical clues in exams are the critical aspects of neurology. Learn how America’s healthcare system holds up to this standard.
Why is Alzheimer’s Giving Me Sleep Problems?
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Alzheimer’s can cause difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep and awakening too early. These often lead to nighttime confusion and wandering. Doctors think they know why.
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Beta-amyloid and tau proteins have long been considered the culprits behind Alzheimer’s. Yet many people have plenty of amyloid and tau protein, but no Alzheimer’s. Is TDP-43 the reason why?
Off-The-Shelf Technologies That Assist People with Dementia
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There are myriad technologies that can be helpful in making life easier for people with dementia. Learn more.
Is It Alzheimer’s or a Bad Mix of Medicine?
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85-year-old Betty Wallwork was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. But it wasn’t true. Find out why.
How the Alzheimer’s Gene Breaks the Brain
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Until now, scientists were unsure about how APOE4 creates the strongest genetic risk factor in Alzheimer’s. Now they believe they know.
An Active Brain in Later Life Delays Alzheimer’s
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Researchers say reading, writing letters, doing puzzles or playing card games in later life could delay the onset of Alzheimer’s by as much as five years.
FDA Unanimously Votes Leqembi Benefits Alzheimer’s
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The FDA Advisory Committee’s endorsement of Leqembi paves way for traditional approval, ushers in a new era for Alzheimer’s
Social Life at 60 May Shrink Risk of Dementia
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Researchers in London and Paris report staying in touch with friends and family in midlife activates centers of the brain that involve language and memory. It could be linked to better cognitive health.
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