St. Louis couple reflects on Valentine’s Day and love while living with Alzheimer’s
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - Valentine’s Day is coming up, and it’s a holiday filled with chocolates, flowers and lots of love. Full Story
Alzheimer’s Q&A: Shedding some light on ‘senior moments’
Mild cognitive impairment is the in-between stage between the expected cognitive decline of normal aging and the more serious decline of dementia. Full Story
Medicare should cover new drug for Alzheimer’s
As a past caregiver for three relatives that had Alzheimer’s disease, access to treatments that can change the course of the disease in a meaningful way for people living with…
Caregivers Need Care, Too
An estimated 5.8 million people in the U.S. live with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Full Story
Recent breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research provide hope for patients
A few years ago, Lori Weiss, a high school math and engineering teacher, noticed it was taking her longer to do her lesson plans and grading. Full Story
Alzheimer’s nurse and advocate: ‘I carry every patient I’ve ever cared for with me’
Jeanie Greenwell wears her advocacy on her back. Literally. Full Story
Preparing for a new era in Alzheimer’s disease
Dementia is currently the seventh leading cause of death among all diseases and one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people globally, according to the World…
Doctors, experts say we are getting close to a cure for Alzheimer’s
For months now, we've been reporting on a drug recently fast-tracked by the FDA to help fight Alzheimer's Disease. Full Story
How long does dementia last? Duration and life expectancy
Dementia is an umbrella term describing the loss of various cognitive functions, such as memory, thinking, and reasoning. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and can last…
Tips for preventing people with dementia from wandering during the winter
(WXYZ) — Wandering is a very common and potentially dangerous behavior among individuals living with dementia. Full Story