‘Milestone’ Alzheimer’s diagnosis blood test gets green light
GPs could soon be able to offer patients a ‘simple blood test’ to detect Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers up to 20 years before clinical symptoms appear, in a major step towards…
GPs could soon be able to offer patients a ‘simple blood test’ to detect Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers up to 20 years before clinical symptoms appear, in a major step towards…
A new machine-learning approach that examines brain activity during sleep may help identify people with an elevated risk of developing dementia. The research was led by scientists at UC San…
The power of nature to improve wellbeing for people with dementia is being explored as part of a collaborative research project in lutruwita/Tasmania, report Georgia McGrath and Dr Pauline Marsh…
LONDON — New blood tests for Alzheimer's disease aim to catch the condition in its earliest stages. Scientists hope that, someday, by spotting very early signs of dementia and enabling…
While many people enjoy the sunshine, high temperatures can pose significant health risks for older adults. Ageing makes it more difficult for the body to regulate its temperature, while people…
A dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis affects every person differently. At The Aspenwood Company, team members do not define a resident solely by a diagnosis. They take the time to understand…
A Co Antrim woman living with Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia says the sentencing of a care worker for posting degrading images of people living with dementia is a…
Before Bill Ritter was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, he had already lived through the progressive brain disorder once before. Full Story
For years, many families in Armenia viewed memory loss as a normal part of aging. Forgetfulness was considered inevitable, even though specialists emphasize it can often be the first sign…
Seniors struggling with loneliness could turn to AI for companionship, an expert says. Full Story