Living well with Alzheimer’s takes good planning. Fortunately, the U.S. government just approved coverage for neurologists to guide people with dementia regarding future care. Learn
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F18 Amyloid Scans are a relatively new technology that scan the brain for Alzheimer’s plaques. At over $2000 a scan, how crucial are they? A
The Stable Isotope Labeling Kinetics (SILK™) blood test can catch Alzheimer’s years before signs appear. Learn about this important advance for prevention, treatment and research.
VIDEO + ARTICLE: The simple SAPPHIRE Eye Test has the potential to change the way that Alzheimer’s disease is detected and managed. Made by Cognoptix, see
HEALTHCARE: Is the introduction of a British financial incentive to doctors for diagnosing dementia a dangerous precedent?
Two new studies suggest that odor identification tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s. They may even be able to predict the onset of memory problems. The tests are easy to administer and inexpensive. Find out more.
VIDEO + ARTICLE: The Cognoptix Eye Test for Alzheimer’s is in clinical trials. It is already doing so well that this week, it received an
Diagnosing CTE, a dementia common to athletes, is crucial. It’s often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s, but CTE needs different treatment. For the first time, there is an experimental test that can confirm a CTE diagnosis during life. See how.
This fall, NanoSomiX will begin providing their Alzheimer’s blood test to researchers and pharmaceutical companies. Find out how the test correctly classifies 96% of Alzheimer’s
A few thousand steps a day could mean years more of clear thinking. Learn how walking supports brain health, slows Alzheimer’s, and boosts mood in one simple, natural way.
New Alzheimer’s research reveals brain cells follow a daily rhythm. When that rhythm breaks, late-day confusion and agitation grow. Learn why sundowning happens — and five simple habits to help calm evenings.
HOLIDAY PREPARINGS: Holiday tips to help caregivers & people with dementia visiting family, friends & neighbors.
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What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s? When to get a professional evaluation.
SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?
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