What are dementia and Alzheimer’s and how common are they?
The hope is that more people will be able to access care, support and new drug treatments at an earlier stage. Full Story
The hope is that more people will be able to access care, support and new drug treatments at an earlier stage. Full Story
A groundbreaking study has found cognitive tests performed through a smartphone app could be just as effective as in-clinic evaluations in detecting frontotemporal dementia, a neurological disorder that typically strikes…
SMALL acts of kindness can make a big difference to a person living with dementia, according to Limerick dementia advisor, Sean Donal O’Shea. Full Story
"We've got 90 residents in our facility. In the dementia unit we've got 15 residents, but then we've got varying degrees of dementia around the whole building, really." Full Story
The journey through Alzheimer’s begins with subtle shifts — a forgotten name here, a lapse in judgment there, and a diminishing motivation to tackle daily tasks. Full Story
The Alzheimer's Association released the 2024 Facts and Figures Report, revealing an in-depth look at the latest stats and information about the different aspects of Alzheimer's disease. Full Story
An estimated 6.9 million older adults are living with Alzheimer's disease (AD) in the United States, and another 200,000 people under age 65 have younger-onset AD, new data showed. Full…
That's the cruel reality of dementia. And like so many Australians, I'm living it. Full Story
DAYTON — The newly released Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report reveals both dementia caregivers and health care workers report difficulties in navigating dementia care within the…
What is it like to live with Alzheimer’s? Chris Bane speaks about his personal experience of looking after his mother, who has had Alzheimer’s for a few years now… Full…