Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are complex brain disorders that slowly destroy memory and thinking skills, among other debilitating symptoms. Full Story
Anne Karpf’s article is a powerful and timely reminder that people living with dementia are too often overlooked and underestimated. Full Story
When we think about dementia, we often think of a person experiencing memory loss and confusion. While it’s true that these are certainly symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s (the most…
Dementia is a broad term describing brain dysfunction that can include memory loss and learning impairment. As the nation's population ages, dementia will become of even more relevance in public…
A new USC-led study finds Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias will cost the United States an estimated $818 billion this year, driven largely by often-overlooked costs to persons living with…
How well your brain functions in old age is largely shaped by conditions early in life. Long before we have the ability to influence them. "Measures aimed at preventing dementia…
Medefer, a CQC-registered, consultant-led healthcare provider, and (opens in a new window)Head Diagnostics, an innovator in digital brain health and cognitive assessment, are developing a new dementia assessment service for…
A University of East Anglia project to help carers looking after people with dementia has been hailed a success. Full Story
A groundbreaking study led by Washington University School of Medicine and Newcastle University has revealed a significant rise in dementia prevalence across several Latin American and Caribbean regions over the…
A bed sensor that uses artificial intelligence to spot early signs of infection in people with dementia could prevent severe illnesses and slash hospital admissions, according to researchers. Full Story