The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for 76-year-old Miguel Torres, who was last seen leaving his home on University Boulevard West near Barnes Road around 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Full Story …

At the beginning of a dementia diagnosis, caregivers often find themselves asking, “How can I best support my loved one?” In this column, we will explore ways to stimulate the…

It's no secret that a healthy diet translates to so many other benefits, from more energy, to better gut health, and more. And according to this study published in the Journal…

One-third of people older than 85 in the United States are estimated to live with Alzheimer’s disease today, according to the National Institute on Aging. The condition’s characteristic long, slow…

Last month, I was honored to be one of 14 Hoosier advocates who traveled to Washington, D.C., for the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement Advocacy Forum. Full Story 

Alzheimer’s is one of the biggest killers in the UK, and as of yet there is no cure. However, early medical trials of a new drug, Trontenimab, have shown promising…

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 

Many people wonder whether stress is linked to a risk of dementia, and the news often reports a link between the two. Current research indicates that stress may play a…

The economic impact of dementia in the U.S. is rising as the population ages. The impact goes beyond medical costs and includes hours of unpaid care by family and friends,…

The brain, like the heart, is an organ. Just as coronary artery disease is a type of heart disease, Alzheimer's disease is a type of brain disease. In Alzheimer's, nerve…