Walk through the various steps that occur as a person participates in the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) project.
Find out how two biomarkers in saliva diagnose pain in dementia, effectively and non-invasively.
Lecanemab, the newest Alzheimer’s drug, is getting a boost by focusing ultrasound waves on the blood-brain barrier. Learn more about this next step in delivering better Alzheimer’s treatments.
Hearing loss and dementia may be linked, but there is a silver lining here.
“The night after we found that out, I couldn’t sleep,” said Senior Researcher Dr. Emmanuel Mignot. 1 in 5 people have DR4.
Studies have found an association between hearing loss and the development of dementia in older adults. Research also suggests that using hearing aids to treat hearing loss may help slow the development of cognitive problems.
A massive study of medical and genetic data shows that people with a particular version of a gene involved in immune response had a lower risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
Scientists at Oregon’s only public academic health center (OHSU) have discovered a new avenue of cell death in Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.
Tau PET is an imaging test used to detect the presence of tau protein in the brain. Researchers say it’s the best way to predict the rate of cognitive decline due to Alzheimer’s.
Researchers at UCI found that breathing in aromas while sleeping sparks a 226% cognitive increase.
VIDEO+ARTICLE: Depth of sleep impacts our brain’s ability to wash away waste and toxic proteins. Sleep becomes lighter and disrupted as we get older. A new study reveals intriguing links between aging, sleep deprivation, and Alzheimer’s risk.
STIMULATION VIDEO: See how Snoezelen Rooms offer sensory experiences designed for dementia. “We have found more stimulation slows down the progression of the disease process.” Relax, explore, hear Frank Sinatra, enjoy calming colors, even test memory.
DIAGNOSIS VIDEO: TEEPA SNOW explores the challenge of getting a good diagnosis in today’s medical system. See her explain differences between Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Learn how to prepare for a brain health checkup.
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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