In 1906, Alois Alzheimer (a German psychiatrist and neuropathologist) delved deep into the brain of Auguste Deter (a German woman in her 50s) and discovered neurofibrillary tangles, the sine qua…

CHICAGO, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Alzheimer's Association and Rippl announced a partnership designed to revolutionize access to high-quality dementia care across the country. Full Story 

There are a number of signs and symptoms of dementia that you could look out for in your younger years that could show you are at an increased risk of…

Keith Snell is fit as a fiddle, a spry 84-year-old who still loves going for a daily walk. At this rate, he might live to 100, wife Merle wonders. Full…

For most older adults, the idea of aging in place and staying at home for as long as possible is an attractive one. Full Story 

More than 55 million people worldwide have dementia—an umbrella term referring to symptoms of cognitive decline and memory loss. Full Story 

The hope is that more people will be able to access care, support and new drug treatments at an earlier stage. Full Story 

A groundbreaking study has found cognitive tests performed through a smartphone app could be just as effective as in-clinic evaluations in detecting frontotemporal dementia, a neurological disorder that typically strikes…

SMALL acts of kindness can make a big difference to a person living with dementia, according to Limerick dementia advisor, Sean Donal O’Shea. Full Story 

"We've got 90 residents in our facility. In the dementia unit we've got 15 residents, but then we've got varying degrees of dementia around the whole building, really." Full Story