Half of Alzheimer’s disease cases may be mild
(Source – www.nia.nih.gov) According to a new study, half of the people living with Alzheimer’s may have mild rather than moderate
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Alzheimer’s/Dementia
Scientists have identified a new drug that is effective at inhibiting the development of plaques
Alzheimer’s is a developmental neurodegenerative disease affecting 6 million Americans with a projected increase to 13 million by 2050. Currently,
Read MoreExercise may help slow memory loss for those with Alzheimer’s
A Research study by Arizona State University Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation found exercise may help slow memory
Read MoreWhat is “emotional lability”?
Is crying excessively part of the progression of Alzheimer’s disease? Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease release emotions, but it is more
Read MoreGenetic study of Lewy body dementia supports ties to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases
(Source – www.nih.gov/news-events) In a study led by National Institutes of Health researchers, scientists found that five genes may play
Read MoreCollaboration between the FDA and industry is essential to foster innovation in Alzheimer’s treatments
(By George Vradenburg and Jeffrey Cummings for STAT) As the Food and Drug Administration moves closer to a decision about whether
Read MoreIf I Have Cancer, Dementia or MS, Should I Get the Covid Vaccine?
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) As public demand grows for limited supplies of covid-19 vaccines, questions remain about
Read MoreIf untreated, hearing loss can lead to other health issues
In the 2020 report from Lancet Commission, it states that hearing loss is the leading modifiable cause of dementia. Along
Read MoreStudy showed centenarians without cognitive decline despite risk factors
According to a recent Dutch study, it found Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease may not be inevitable part of aging. Although
Read MoreWhat is Alzheimer’s disease?
In 2019, an estimated 5.8 million Americans of all ages are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. This number includes an estimated
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