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Get in there early. That seems to be the growing consensus around hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women. New study data suggests that middle-aged women could use these treatments to…
Statins can lower the risk of dementia by 15%, and the earlier in life they are taken the higher the chances of avoiding the disease, a 15-year study suggests. Full…
Family members who look after a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia often shoulder an emotional weight that goes unseen. Full Story
In a Norwegian nursing home, ten residents with severe dementia spent a year gathered around a screen the size of a wall—hurling balls at images projected on its surface, singing…
Join AARP and the Alzheimer’s Association for a five-part series designed to support caregivers navigating the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. This series will provide practical answers to common questions…
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(SACRAMENTO) It may seem natural to assume that people experience cognitive decline after age 90, but until recently, researchers had limited evidence about how advanced age affects the brain. Full…
The woman had not spoken for months, advanced dementia having gradually robbed her of the ability to communicate or recognize loved ones. When she was admitted to the hospital with…
Sharon spent years helping her mother navigate Alzheimer's disease. She took her to doctor's appointments, picked up prescriptions, paid bills, and eventually handled more and more of the day-to-day tasks…