A blood test for Alzheimer’s that costs a fraction of the cost of a brain scan or spinal tap may be almost as accurate, according to new research.
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In July 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved aducanumab – the first treatment to address the underlying cause of Alzheimer’s disease. Full Story NEW YORK — As we age, it’s not uncommon to have a brain fart here and there. But when does forgetfulness become more than just a mindless mistake? Full Story An estimated 280,000 Pennsylvanians age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s and about half a million family caregivers bear the burden of the disease across the state. Full Story Whether you’re new to caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia, or you’re looking for extra help in your caregiving corner, an upcoming webinar can help sort through the most talked about topics of the condition. Full Story USC Trustee Daniel J. Epstein knows firsthand how Alzheimer’s disease impacts families. His brother and identical twin, David Epstein, passed away in December after living 15 years with the memory-robbing illness. Full Story As baby boomers get on in life, New Zealand faces a whole new range of public health problems. Full Story Dementia is not a single disease, but more of an umbrella term for cognitive changes that can affect a person as they age. Full Story Recently, my partner Ed and I traveled to North Carolina to visit Soltys Place, a dementia day care center run by Teepa Snow, the founder of the Positive Approach to Care, which provides the core training for the philosophy and techniques of my company, Coping with Dementia LLC. Full Story DEMENTIA can cause a number of changes, and there are a variety of signs to be aware of. Research shows there are more than 850,000 people in the UK who have dementia. Full Story |
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