SCRANTON, PA — Few diagnoses are as life-changing as Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. The impact extends far the individual patient, affecting spouses, children, friends and entire families…
At present, two drugs have been approved in the United States for people with early Alzheimer's disease: donanemab and lecanemab. Unlike older drugs, which only addressed symptoms, the new options…
A new report estimates that dementia costs the United States are about $818 billion in 2026, showing that the financial burden reaches far beyond hospital bills and nursing home expenses.…
Head of Neurology at Baycrest Health Sciences, Dr. Morris Freedman says the virtual behaviour program focuses on controlling neuropsychiatric symptoms such as aggression, agitation and hallucinations which reduces need for…
As of now 720,000 Californians age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and about 13% of them are Latino. That number is projected to double by 2040, increasing…
A new virtual hospital program is helping dementia patients receive care without forcing them to change locations. Full Story
Gorsey Clough Nursing Home in Tottington was awarded the Innovative Spaces Within Residential Care: Design Award at the National Dementia Care Awards 2026. The ceremony took place at the Hilton Bankside…
(StatePoint) Choosing dementia care for a loved one is one of the most important decisions many families will ever make. As memory loss progresses, caregivers often find themselves balancing safety,…
Researchers led by the University of Cambridge Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research have, for the first time, used an ultra-precise genome editing technique called base editing to study gene function…
A collaboration between Ottawa County organizations will provide a program to aid in more quickly finding wandering Alzheimer's patients and those dealing with dementia. Full Story