WASHINGTON (AP) — A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer’s symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers reported Wednesday. Full…
A simple blood test detecting a specific protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease may help predict future cognitive decline in older adults up to a decade before any noticeable symptoms appear,…
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…
After Doug met Jane, he felt good. So too did Gabriella, his wife. Doug — a retired minister and writer — needed someone to talk to, and in conversation about…
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we take a closer look at managing incontinence with dignity and respect, including when it’s time to talk to a doctor…
Dementia cases are climbing fast, and primary care physicians are increasingly the ones diagnosing and managing the condition — whether or not they set out to become dementia specialists. Full…
A new report from Tiverton and Minehead’s MP, Rachel Gilmour, highlights a significant dementia diagnosis gap and calls for a named care navigator, a local support hub, and additional Admiral…
Her behaviour shifted in ways no one could ignore, marking the quiet beginning of a lifetime struggle. Full Story
In a groundbreaking development poised to revolutionize dementia care, researchers have unveiled a sophisticated intervention that harnesses machine learning to support caregivers managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).…
Fishers resident Bill Lawyer knows a lot about caring for people with dementia. For the past year and a half, with help from other family members, he has been the…