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Changes in thinking and memory as we age can occur for a variety of reasons. These changes are not always cause for concern. But when they begin to disrupt daily…
Changes in thinking and memory as we age can occur for a variety of reasons. These changes are not always cause for concern. But when they begin to disrupt daily…
Two new Alzheimer’s drugs aimed at slowing cognitive delay and heralded as a step towards prevention are expected to be given the green light for Australian patients soon. Full Story
About 1.8 million Germans dwell with dementia. A rising development. The lethal factor about this illness? Full Story
The German psychiatrist and neuropathologist Dr. Alois Alzheimer is credited for publishing the first case of presenile dementia, which soon became known as Alzheimer’s disease. Full Story
Katie Engelhart ’09 has won a Pulitzer Prize for feature writing for her article, “The Mother Who Changed: A Story of Dementia,” published in the New York Times Magazine. Full…
I was talking to my friend Mike in the autumn 2022 about a hideous day earlier in the year. Full Story
Many people fear the physical and cognitive declines associated with aging, for good reason. Full Story
If you see people wearing purple this month, it could be to show support for those with Alzheimer’s disease. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and purple its official…
LONGMONT, Colo. — Brenda Gurung has been leading classes on helping loved ones through Alzheimer's for the last decade — from the diagnosis itself to dealing with doctors to driving.…
The NHS says that around 944,000 people living in the UK have dementia ― one in 11 over-65s, to be specific. Full Story