
Fighting My Alzheimer’s
VIDEO: After being diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s, Phyllis Blais started going to classes at the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation. See how the classes, designed to

VIDEO: After being diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s, Phyllis Blais started going to classes at the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation. See how the classes, designed to

VIDEO & ARTICLE: Rising above her Alzheimer’s, Pat Summit is renewing her contract as Tennessee’s Head Coach Emeritus. See the most successful basketball coach in

VIDEO Watch this proud stand from the Colorado Senate. See a truly moving tribute to people with Alzheimer’s, as well as caretakers and the many

VIDEO+ARTICLE See the most successful basketball coach in history discuss her life since leaving the court to battle dementia. Find out about her new position

Former Congressman Dennis Moore and funnyman Seth Rogen gave Capitol Hill a brilliant presentation on the state of Alzheimer’s today. Watch this engaging presentation to

VIDEO Music legend Glen Campbell hasn’t let his battle with Alzheimer’s disease keep him from his music. His wife, Kim, tells USA TODAY about his

VIDEO Kathy Sanford is the first person in the USA to have a pacemaker implanted in her brain to treat Alzheimer’s. The pacemaker sends electronic

VIDEO+INFO Exercise is the #1 way to fight dementias such as Alzheimer’s. But how does one keep exercising while aging? Get inspired to get moving

VIDEO Dennis Moore has lived most of his life in the public eye. A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is not changing anything.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can easily go unnoticed in older adults — especially in those already living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. But knowing the signs and acting quickly can prevent distress, hospitalization, and long-term cognitive decline.

New research shows that “time poverty” — not just poor habits — may quietly raise your dementia risk.

Few movies and books capture the Alzheimer’s experience like Dr. Lisa Genova’s “Still Alice.” See Lisa describe how “Still Alice” is helping families stay connected while living with Alzheimer’s.

It is one of the most beautiful Compensations of this life thatNo man can sincerely try to help anotherWithout helping himself.

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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