Mumbai: Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that disproportionately afflicts the elderly, poses a profound threat to cognitive function, ultimately causing severe impairment in daily life. Full Story
Your correspondent asks that GPs assessing for possible dementia should see the person “with a family member who can give examples of the changes the person is experiencing” (Letters, 17…
Earlier, more accurate detection and intervention is essential for improving treatment and care options for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, and for supporting care partners. Full…
Despite Alzheimer’s disease being the most prevalent dementia type, there are also other brain conditions like frontotemporal dementia. Full Story
Guess how many Americans are currently working as unpaid caregivers for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia? Full Story
Again today, I’d like to talk to the people out there who are NOT on the front lines dealing with someone with Alzheimer’s. Full Story
Eisai Co. CEO Haruo Naito hailed the significant step in the battle against dementia after the Alzheimer’s treatment Lecanemab was formally approved by the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry on…
My dad, who’d been an award-winning journalist, was just 67. It was utterly devastating for me, as well as for my mum, brother and sister. Full Story
Bruce Willis’ wife fought back tears as she gave a heartbreaking update on her husband’s battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) on Monday. Full Story
A senior care expert busted some myths and misconceptions about Alzheimer’s Disease Wednesday morning for World Alzheimer’sAwareness Month. Full Story