Learn how to minimize your risk of dementia
According to Alzheimer experts, for some people taking certain drugs can increase their risk for dementia. Both over the counter
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Alzheimer’s/Dementia
Her Mom Was Lost In Dementia’s Fog. Singing Christmas Carols Brought Her Back
(By Patti Neighmond for NPR) Susan Gustafson had suffered dementia for several years when her family decided she needed around-the-clock
Read MoreAducanumab isn’t the simple solution to the complicated Alzheimer’s crisis
(By Jason Karlawish for STAT) This year’s Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease meeting began in mid-December with a bang and
Read MoreScientists Reach Out To Minority Communities To Diversify Alzheimer’s Studies
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Black and Hispanic Americans are especially vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease. Yet they’re often underrepresented in
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Association seeks to help health systems to improve health outcomes for people living with dementia
Alzheimer’s is the most expensive disease in the United States with total payments for caring for Americans age 65 and
Read MoreThe Health Care Promises We Cannot Keep
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) It was a promise Matt Perrin wasn’t able to keep. “I’ll never take
Read MoreDetailed data on Biogen’s resurrected Alzheimer’s drug raise more questions than answers
(By Rebecca Robbins and Matthew Herper for STAT) SAN DIEGO — Biogen (BIIB) on Thursday presented detailed data making a
Read MoreScientists Find Surprising Age-Related Protein Waves In Blood
(By Richard Harris for NPR) Scientists know that if they transfuse blood from a young mouse to an old one,
Read MoreAs His Wife’s Caregiver, A Doctor Discovers What’s Missing At Health Care’s Core
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Caring for someone with a serious illness stretches people spiritually and emotionally, often
Read MorePeople who regularly play board games score high on memory and thinking skills tests
Scottish researchers are suggesting that playing cards, and board games might be the mental workout you need to keep your
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