Reading the signs of dementia
In 2018, the people around Daryl Ditz started to see signs that something wasn’t quite right. “My work colleagues noticed I was kind of slipping with the computer stuff —…
In 2018, the people around Daryl Ditz started to see signs that something wasn’t quite right. “My work colleagues noticed I was kind of slipping with the computer stuff —…
What stood out for Steamboat Springs resident Kelli Root was when her mom, a retired homemaker and teacher, could not complete a well-used recipe without help. Full Story
In addition to the amyloid plaques and tau tangles that characterize Alzheimer’s, there are other factors that contribute to Alzheimer’s and related dementias, including cerebrovascular disease, aggregations of other proteins,…
Caregivers are family members or friends who provide unpaid, community-based care to older adults and people with chronic health conditions or disabilities. Full Story
Screening and testing for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are limited despite the benefits of early detection, according to responses from a recent survey. A report on the survey was…
The Alzheimer’s community has seen remarkable progress in the past year, with the first disease-modifying therapy, lecanemab, receiving traditional approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the…
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are complex brain disorders that slowly destroy memory and thinking skills, among other debilitating symptoms. While dementia is more common in older adults, it is…
As the skies above Athens opened and rain cascaded onto the marble columns of the Parthenon, Dorothy “Dee” Lay, 95, began her ascent. The elevator was out of service that…
It’s difficult to say when he first began noticing the signs, says Chris. He was living abroad and communicated with his parents on Skype. During these calls, his mother would…
The high rate of hospitalizations for residents with dementia raises complex issues. A research article published by the Alzheimer’s Association reveals that although nursing home residents with dementia are at…