How to help people with dementia eat at home
Researchers have investigated a potential intervention for people with dementia who experience difficulties eating at home. Full Story
Researchers have investigated a potential intervention for people with dementia who experience difficulties eating at home. Full Story
Using a massive databank and artificial intelligence, Shanghai scientists have discovered biomarkers in plasma that can predict dementia 15 years before symptoms begin. Full Story
“¿Quieres bailar?” Norma Galvan asks her father in Spanish if he would like to dance on a recent Friday afternoon. The 83-year-old replies “Sí, sí,” — “Yes, yes” — as…
As the global population ages, dementia is increasingly becoming a significant public health concern. Full Story
A new study that provides details on out-of-pocket expenses for people with dementia finds that costs for long-term care create a financial burden that can easily consume nearly all their…
Dementia care can eat through the savings of cash-strapped seniors, a new study warns Full Story
An end-of-life doula is a professional who can assist someone prepare for their death and reflect on their life, their greatest joys and regrets, any fears or worries on their…
Dickens begins his novel “A Tale of Two Cities” with the quote above, and when taken out of context, it reminds me of Alzheimer’s disease and some of the shocking…
A mum with Alzheimer's had the most heartwarming reaction when she was reminded that she had been married for 40 years. Full Story
Monoclonal antibodies, intelligent molecules capable of cleansing the brain of Beta-Amyloid accumulation, experimental drugs developed in overseas laboratories, transcranial magnetic stimulation, cognitive training supported by virtual reality: all are part…