Alzheimer’s disease is often associated with women, largely because they make up the majority of diagnosed cases but new research is shedding light on a critical difference: while more women…
This isn’t my mother. The 90-something-year-old grandmother spends most of the day in her room, away from her family. She screams, gives out false information and threatens to leave home.…
Dementia, a collection of symptoms linked to the progressive decline of brain function, can lead to issues with memory, behavior, and even movement over time. Full Story
Elder loneliness is not new, but it’s now considered an epidemic. Since your dad has a social personality, this risk is likely even greater than for less socially inclined people…
It's no secret that if you have a loved one suffering from dementia, it can also hurt your mental and emotional health in the long run. Remember, caring for a…
A new study shows that Americans’ risk of developing dementia after turning 55 is more than double what earlier research had found. The New York University study estimates that the…
Dementia, a syndrome characterized by a decline in cognitive function beyond normal aging, significantly impacts memory, thinking, behavior, personality, and daily activities. Full Story
Cathy Samatas recalls conducting a training for a professional caregiver. Aside from helping others, the woman had also been taking care of own mother, who was afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease.…
“Education is power.” It’s a phrase we hear often, but nowhere does it ring truer than in the realm of Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Early detection isn’t just a medical…
Alzheimer’s disease, a devastating neurodegenerative disorder, is closely linked to the accumulation of tau protein in the brain. When tau becomes hyperphosphorylated, it forms neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs), disrupting cellular processes…