VIDEO Amy Newmark talks to Dr. Manny about her book, “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living With Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias,” which shares stories of
At work, we are sometimes exposed to paint, glue or degreaser fumes. Learn why protection is essential, as people may experience memory and thinking problems
Penn State’s Professor Chen has developed an innovative model of regenerating neurons in Alzheimer’s. Learn how Dr. Chen hopes to develop this further in the
BOOK OF THE WEEK This brilliant guide received the Caregiver Friendly Award from Today’s Caregiver Magazine. Lewy Body Dementia is the 2nd leading cause of
Memory concerns? Interested in learning about brain health? Take part in this week’s 10th annual National Memory Screening Day.
ON AMAZON.COM People with dementia are comfortable with traditional telephones. At the same time, today’s smartphones are helpful to people with dementia in so many
Learn why neurologists wish they could prescribe experimental solanezumab to 15% of their Alzheimer’s patients. Solanezumab is Eli Lilly’s exciting, maturing attempt to create a
VIDEO + ARTICLE IVIG is an FDA-Approved medication. It has been prescribed off-label for Alzheimer’s. Despite recent failures in clinical trials, pharmaceutical companies and academic
Professional care for people with dementias such as Alzheimer’s is commonly referred to as “Long-Term Care”. 70% of people turning age 65 can expect to
VIDEO & ARTICLE New Rand research shows 75% of dementia costs are from at-home or nursing-home care. Often reaching $70,000 a year, watch medical correspondent
Could a nasal spray help memory loss? A new study using Aptar’s delivery system shows insulin reaching key brain regions, offering new hope for treating Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment.
VIDEO + ARTICLE: A promising new oral therapy for Alzheimer’s is now recruiting participants across the USA and Australia, offering fresh hope to families affected by this devastating condition.
Leqembi, the first Alzheimer’s-modifying drug, is a giant step forward—but how many people are getting it, and what does it really cost the average American? We dig into the numbers, the barriers, and the path forward.
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?
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?
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