Letter: Support Alzheimer’s research
Last month, I was honored to be one of 14 Hoosier advocates who traveled to Washington, D.C., for the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement Advocacy Forum. Full Story
Last month, I was honored to be one of 14 Hoosier advocates who traveled to Washington, D.C., for the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement Advocacy Forum. Full Story
Alzheimer’s is one of the biggest killers in the UK, and as of yet there is no cure. However, early medical trials of a new drug, Trontenimab, have shown promising…
Financial challenges such as missed credit card and mortgage payments may indicate early stages of dementia long before a formal diagnosis, according to an NIA-funded study. Full Story
Many people wonder whether stress is linked to a risk of dementia, and the news often reports a link between the two. Current research indicates that stress may play a…
The economic impact of dementia in the U.S. is rising as the population ages. The impact goes beyond medical costs and includes hours of unpaid care by family and friends,…
The brain, like the heart, is an organ. Just as coronary artery disease is a type of heart disease, Alzheimer's disease is a type of brain disease. In Alzheimer's, nerve…
Parkinson’s disease (PD) exhibits a variety of symptoms, with approximately 25% of patients experiencing mild cognitive impairment and 45% developing dementia within ten years of diagnosis. Full Story
Many people with dementia live at home. But dementia can cause challenges—both for people with the condition and their caregivers. Our program for dementia care offers support. Full Story
If you have a family member or a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you may be considering memory care. Full Story
While dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are terms that are often used interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing. Understanding the difference isn’t just helpful for clarity, it’s essential for making sense of…