CDC says dementia diagnoses might triple by 2060, maintaining brain health is vital
Northeast Missouri — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is predicting that 14 million people could have a form of dementia by 2060. Full Story
Northeast Missouri — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is predicting that 14 million people could have a form of dementia by 2060. Full Story
Medicare will soon cover a new class of Alzheimer's drugs if they receive full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, with some key limits. Full Story
I was 8 years old the first time my grandmother forgot my name. Full Story
Today, there are 6.7 million people 65 and older who are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, with 66,000 in Iowa, according to the recent Alzheimer’s Association 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and…
My family’s experience is testament to the value that a cure for Alzheimer’s would bring. Full Story
Singapore, 12 May 2023 – The number of persons in Singapore living with dementia is expected to increase to 152,000 by 2030[1], with one in two admitting they feel less…
RICHFIELD — Family caregivers are the backbone of community-based services providing over $450 billion of unpaid services across this nation. Full Story
A phone survey of 251 family caregivers of people with dementia (1) in 2007 found that the prevalence of getting lost among community-dwelling people with dementia was at around 28%.…
Even in the best of times, caregiving can be incredibly stressful. These resources can help. Full Story
Dr. Zahinoor Ismail, MD, wants to learn more about the mental and physical load caregivers experience as they look after someone with dementia. Full Story