Researchers at the University of Georgia College of Public Health analyzed data from more than 13,000 survey respondents and found that sustained physical activity can reduce the rate of cognitive decline…
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new AI tool that detects nine types of dementia using one common brain scan. The system, called StateViewer, includes Alzheimer’s disease in its scope…
The AI tool, StateViewer, helped researchers identify a person’s dementia type in 88% of cases, according to results newly published in the journal Neurology. Full Story
Care partners of people with dementia face diverse challenges in their caring journey, often navigating crises stemming from the initial pursuit of a diagnosis to managing the complexities of daily…
About four years ago, Madhavi Phadke, a philanthropy director in Westford, Mass., noticed her mother, Chanda Bhawalkar, was withdrawing. Ms. Bhawalkar had been an avid reader and talented cook who…
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has launched a new NHS service for people living with dementia, offering remote, at-home monitoring that provides specialist support. It is hoped the service can…
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Extra precautions should be taken to keep families affected by dementia-related illnesses safe this July 4, advocates say. 8News spoke to Jill Carroll, Program Director…
Senior doctors say staff on general wards are being put in life-threatening situations because hospitals are pressuring them to admit physically and sexually aggressive older psychiatric patients. Full Story
A new app developed by Dementia Australia aims to boost the capabilities of health, disability and aged care workers in providing high-quality care for people living with dementia. Full Story
Financial challenges such as missed credit card and mortgage payments may indicate early stages of dementia long before a formal diagnosis, according to an NIA-funded study. Full Story