On July 15, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) released its updated guidanceTrusted Source on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. The report updates and adds to the…
Researchers from VIB, KU Leuven, the UK-DRI and Muna Therapeutics, with funding that included support from ERC, have identified a major biological shift that may help determine whether Alzheimer's disease…
In the nine years since my last visit to the Docklands’ Excel conference center for the 2017 annual Alzheimer Association International Conference, or AAIC, little of London’s infrastructure has changed.…
The terms “Alzheimer’s” and “dementia” are often used interchangeably in everyday conversation. But experts note that there are differences between Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. While Alzheimer’s disease…
(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…
When someone develops Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia, family members often find themselves assuming caregiving responsibilities. As the disease progresses, they're making medical decisions, navigating behavioral changes and managing daily care, usually with little training and…
Up to 45% of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed by addressing modifiable risk factors, according to updated guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO). Full Story
Former star NFL running back Roger Craig has revealed during his induction speech into the Pro Football Hall of Fame that he has vascular dementia. Full Story
My mother walks into my apartment in P.E.I. for the first time after 11 years of living in Ontario. She smiles brightly as she hugs me and looks around. Full…
Angie Wild’s family had always been close. Her parents divorced when she was young, but she was always surrounded by aunts and uncles, and she and her two sisters spent…