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
Swiss researchers find that people with certain personality traits are protected against Alzheimer’s disease, including those who are less agreeable, had natural curiosity, and were nonconformists. Find out why.
If you’ve found a way to make Alzheimer’s care easier or more compassionate, Maude’s Awards want to hear about it.
When a doctor says a person has dementia, what does that mean? What do you do, say and ask?
Don’t put that controller down just yet. Playing three-dimensional video games – besides being lots of fun – can boost the formation of memories, according to University of California neurobiologists.
A fascinating study in Europe finds that individuals who felt they had memory problems did in fact have measurable cognitive deficits. Scientists analyzed the spinal fluid to measure the levels of biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s.
A diet that combines unsaturated fats with nitrite-rich vegetables, such as olive oil and lettuce, can protect you from hypertension and vascular dementia.
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