Every dementia journey is unique — but large studies now show clear patterns. Age, type of dementia, and general health all play major roles in how long a person lives after diagnosis.
A major study finds up to 13% of people diagnosed with dementia may actually have a treatable liver-brain disorder called hepatic encephalopathy. The discovery could change how doctors and families approach memory loss in older adults.
A simple blood test was newly approved, replacing spinal taps and brain scans for ruling out Alzheimer’s. The FDA has just cleared Roche’s Elecsys® pTau181 — the first test shown to rule out Alzheimer’s with 98% accuracy, offering peace of mind and earlier answers for millions.
SURVEY: Four in five Americans demand a clear diagnosis of illnesses, even for incurable dementias like Alzheimer’s. Find out why in this eye-opening survey
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MISDIAGNOSIS? Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is often mistaken for Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. People typically go through 18 months and 3 doctors to get a correct diagnosis. Learn what to do about it.
What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s? When to get a professional evaluation.
When memory and thinking seem a little off, people tend to avoid getting a diagnosis. Yet early diagnosis allows for early benefits. These include better planning, treatment and therapy. Learn more about the advantages revealed in an important study.
Access to Leqembi, the new Alzheimer’s drug, has been slowed by lengthy diagnoses. The “Fastball” brainwave test could change that — detecting memory decline earlier and speeding access to treatment.
L.A.T.E.-Dementia is under-recognized, with a health impact as large as Alzheimer’s in very old people. It affects 25% of people over 85 and has nothing to do with the plaques and tangles that cause Alzheimer’s.
So many people wait years for a dementia diagnosis—long after symptoms begin. Why? And what can we do about it now?
NEUROPROTECTIVE HOLIDAY RECIPE: Brain-healthy pumpkin pie gets a new twist with a crunchy, neuroprotective walnut streusel topping. Try this easy recipe that starts with a store-bought pie crust!
The good news is that a new initiative called ADDI is pooling research data to accelerate curing Alzheimer’s. Watch Bill Gates on the Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative.
MAUDE’S AWARDS: RECOGNIZING INNOVATIONS IN DEMENTIA CARE SEATTLE, WA – The 7 TH Annual Maude’s Award Recipients are announced. Maude’s Awards wasdeveloped to gather and
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?
An intriguing study of 120 grandmothers might surprise you. Doctors know socially engaged people have better cognition and less dementia. But can a person get too much of a good thing? What’s the right balance?
Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!
It looks like a sneeze cannot give anyone Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s abnormal disease proteins do spread from cell-to-cell, they are not “infectious”. Check out the facts.
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