Hot weather can endanger those living with Alzheimer’s
DAYTON — As the temperatures rise across the country, extreme heat can have a significant impact on everyone’s safety, but they can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with…
DAYTON — As the temperatures rise across the country, extreme heat can have a significant impact on everyone’s safety, but they can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with…
Dr. Heather Sandison, a leading expert in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) care, has recently published a groundbreaking study in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, highlighting significant improvements in…
Generally, a person experiences more issues with memory, thinking, problem-solving, and language as symptoms grow in severity. Full Story
The researcher exposed dementia sufferers to tablet computers for the first time and, despite memory decline, they progressively learned to use them independently. Full Story
The term “sundowning” is sometimes used to describe a tendency for people living with dementia to become more confused in the late afternoon and into the night. Full Story
You’ve got to keep smiling, says Timothy Kwok, professor of geriatric medicine at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and director of the Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing. Full…
A drug treatment for a common type of dementia could be on the horizon after researchers discovered how high blood pressure impacts brain healthin the long run. Full Story
Although estimates vary, approximately 10 million to 12 million older Americans have Alzheimer’s dementia or mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease. Full Story
The man in behavioral neurologist Adit Friedberg’s office could not speak. Full Story
In the U.S., due to continued limitations on research into the potential benefits of cannabis, we have little data on whether it can help with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.…