A monthly, 40-minute phone call from a non-clinical professional may suppress or reverse the trajectory of depression so frequently experienced by family members caring for
TECHNOLOGY VIDEO + ARTICLE: Will Ludwig the Robot revolutionize Alzheimer’s care around the world? Developed by the University of Toronto, see how Ludwig could help
Researchers are developing blood tests for Alzheimer’s that are less invasive and costly. A new one called Simoa may be the best answer yet.
RESEARCH: Scientists are using gold nanoparticles to create new images of the amyloid fibrils associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. The fibrils are
ALZFORUM: Last year, people with dementia were most vulnerable, and this constrained research. Investigators adjusted and managed to make strides in important areas, from plasma
PROGRESS: Bill Gates donated $100,000,000 to Alzheimer’s research. Here is an excerpt from his post, “What I Learned at Work This Year,” on positive trends
In a first-of-its-kind study, FDA-Approved Dantrolene, a muscle relaxant, was delivered through the nose to Alzheimer’s lab animals. It eased their Alzheimer’s by providing therapeutic
How can we protect our memory? Learning helps, especially for women. Find out what parts of memory benefit most, and to what degree learning deflects
PROGRESS – VIDEO & ARTICLE: A handful of Alzheimer’s patients signed up for a bold experiment: They let scientists beam sound waves into the brain
The biggest Alzheimer’s-fighting budget in history was approved by Democrats and Republicans in Congress and signed by President Trump. Tripling in size since the President
Cardiovascular events like strokes can trigger vascular dementia.American Heart Association cholesterol guidelines can significantly reduce cardiovascular events. Is it time to take a fresh look at your cholesterol?
VIDEO If you live to 85, there’s a 50/50 chance of getting a dementia such as Alzheimer’s. What if you could improve those odds by
SLEEP VIDEO & ARTICLE: Sound stimulation can improve sleep and memory for people with pre-dementia. This study used easy-to-buy “pink noise” machines. See how simple sleep therapy makes a real difference.
Meet Marley, a THERAPAWS therapy dog, helping the elderly that suffer from dementia. See pet therapy at work.
Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia, but it is just one cause. In this short Q & A, watch Stanford Neurologist Dr. Kerchner explain the importance of getting an accurate diagnosis.
The “glymphatic system” removes brain waste. It may be a powerful new target to treat Alzheimer’s. Learn why scientists believe Alzheimer’s may arise when the system is not doing its cleaning properly.
Plaques are the best-known Alzheimer’s culprit. Cambridge scientists have figured out the 7 steps to forming these plaques. Find out how targeting the formation of these “oligomers” may hold the key to a cure.
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