Even healthy brains decline with age. Here’s what you can do
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) After about age 40, our brains begin to lose a step or two. Each year,
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Alzheimer’s/Dementia
Americans underestimate the cost of long-term care
Medicare and most health insurance, including Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap), don’t pay for long-term care. This type of care (also
Read MoreNurse Practitioners Critical in Treating Older Adults as Ranks of Geriatricians Shrink
(By Jariel Arvin for KFF Health News) On Fridays, Stephanie Johnson has a busy schedule, driving her navy-blue Jeep from
Read MoreMemory cafes offer camaraderie and fun for people with dementia — and their caregivers
(By Lydia McFarlane for NPR) Rob Kennedy mingled with about a dozen other people in a community space in Clarks
Read MoreCan this nasal spray slow down Alzheimer’s? One couple is helping scientists find out
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Joe Walsh, 79, is waiting to inhale. He’s perched on a tan recliner at the
Read MoreBlood test for Alzheimer’s gets FDA green light
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA cleared the first blood test intended to help in diagnosing Alzheimer’s,
Read MoreHoney, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak
(By Paula Span for KFF Health News) A prime example of elderspeak: Cindy Smith was visiting her father in his
Read MoreMore and more older Americans want to know their Alzheimer’s status, survey finds
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Older Americans want to know if they are in the early stages of Alzheimer’s and
Read MoreWhen They Don’t Recognize You Anymore
(By Paula Span for KFF Health News) It happened more than a decade ago, but the moment remains with her.
Read MoreLatest Alzheimer’s lab tests focus on memory loss, not brain plaques
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) When doctors suspect Alzheimer’s, they can order a blood test to learn whether a patient’s
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