Dementia breakthrough as drug treatment comes one step closer
A drug treatment for a common type of dementia could be on the horizon after researchers discovered how high blood pressure impacts brain healthin the long run. Full Story
A drug treatment for a common type of dementia could be on the horizon after researchers discovered how high blood pressure impacts brain healthin the long run. Full Story
Although estimates vary, approximately 10 million to 12 million older Americans have Alzheimer’s dementia or mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease. Full Story
The man in behavioral neurologist Adit Friedberg’s office could not speak. Full Story
In the U.S., due to continued limitations on research into the potential benefits of cannabis, we have little data on whether it can help with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.…
With the exciting development of novel insights in dementia prevention and the emergence of new therapies, it can certainly feel like we are on the threshold of a more hopeful…
I first started to notice something was wrong about five years ago, in early 2018, but in hindsight the signs were evident before then. Full Story
A roundtable of experts will work to establish consistent processes and protocols for dementia care navigation to support people living with dementia or with new diagnoses. Full Story
Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning — thinking, remembering, and reasoning — to such an extent that it interferes with a person's daily life and activities. Full Story
A drug that could change the lives of Alzheimer's patients has been described as "positive news" by a specialist. Full Story
When Sandeep Jauhar’s father started showing signs of dementia, the retired scientist insisted that a fading memory was a normal part of growing old. Full Story