New blood test achieves 90% accuracy in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease, outperforms doctors
In a recent study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, a team of researchers in Sweden examined whether the ratio of phosphorylated tau 217 protein…
Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable – addressing them could reduce dementia rates by 45%
Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol.
Recommended Reading for April 2024
This book tells the powerful 30-year love story of a young American woman and a delightfully colorful, wickedly eccentric Romanian gentleman and scholar, interspersed with advice and inspiration for Alzheimer's caregivers everywhere.
AFFIRMATIONS TO HONOR YOURSELF AS A CAREGIVER OF SOMEONE LIVING WITH MEMORY LOSS
Sometimes a barrier to providing care to a loved one with memory loss is no doubt the seemingly severed relationship that it causes.
10 Early Warning Signs of Dementia You Shouldn’t Ignore
How to spot early indicators that your loved one may have Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Roche and Eli Lilly to collaborate on Alzheimer’s disease blood test
Affecting more than 6.5 million Americans alone, Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out simple tasks.
Walk Intensity Can Lower Dementia Risk, Weight
We all know walking is good for us, but new research suggests that walking with a little more oomph can improve the benefits.
The Connection Between UTIs and Dementia
In older people with dementia, urinary tract infections (UTIs) can cause sudden behavior changes rather than the common physical symptoms. Knowing the signs of UTIs in older people can help your loved one get treated early, before the infection leads to serious health problems.
Reminiscing is a Beneficial Practice for Older Adults
Experts say reminiscing about the past can have a healthy, grounding effect on older adults, including those who are dealing with dementia.
Cabbies May Unlock Alzheimer’s Secret
The cluster of exams that make up the Knowledge take three or even four years to finish. Cabbies must know how to navigate 26,000 streets encompassing a six-mile circle around Charing Cross, the heart of London, in order to earn full licensure and a coveted green badge