As Mom can no longer speak and give consent, Saskia can’t get power of attorney or access her Mom’s medical records. See Saskia explain the importance of early diagnosis.
Strokes are a leading cause of Vascular Dementia. Just how much does eating a more plant-based diet lower the risk of having a stroke?
Two wives caring for their husbands with dementia generously share their experiences and offer caregiving tips to those find themselves in a similar position with a loved one.
A first-of-its-kind music school has launched in Taipei, offering free lessons to older adults with dementia and other disabilities.
Popular British news presenter Alistair Stewart first realized something was wrong when he could not tie his shoelaces, but his wife Sally was way ahead of him. Watch now.
Early evidence indicates that ketogenic therapy is a safe and effective treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. Dr. Stephen Cunnane discusses how ketogenic therapies can help.
The first drugs for Alzheimer’s disease emerged in the 1990s, but since then there has been a wave of clinical trial failures, major companies pulling resources from neuroscience R&D, and progress.
“Keys Bags Names Words” is a hopeful Alzheimer’s movie. The film portrays stories of young scientists and artists from around the world in, their effort to help those who are affected.
A person with dementia can experience hallucinations when the regions of the brain responsible for interpreting sights and sounds are affected. Here are ways to deal with it.
What’s it like having early-onset dementia? Find out today from Jason, who shares his answers with viewers who have asked about his experiences and those of his wife Leslie.
Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages. (George Washington)
DIET: Years of good research suggests caffeine lowers dementia risk. New research uncovers a subtle twist – AFTER dementia kicks in, caffeine may exert negative effects. Get the facts.
Researchers find that adults ages 70 to 90 who enjoy a pleasant social life, also have a better cognitive life.
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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