It’s commonly believed that mental abilities decline across the board as we grow old. New research from Georgetown University Medical Center shows that this isn’t always the case. A new study, published August 19, 2021 in … [Read more...]
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Does Having COVID-19 Make Alzheimer’s Worse? – Top News from 2021 Alzheimer’s Conference
August 3, 2021 by
The Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) is the world's largest annual gathering of researchers from around the world focused on Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Last week, the conference was held … [Read more...]
Print This PageHealthy Mouth, Healthier Brain!
July 20, 2021 by
Most of us go to the dentist for our annual cleaning and checkup. When we are there, regardless of how our teeth look, we get asked the dreaded question about flossing our teeth. We don’t want to lie, but it doesn’t sound so good … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Your Home Safe for a Loved One With Alzheimer’s?
July 6, 2021 by
How does someone go about eliminating potential hazards and what changes need to be made to help keep a person with Alzheimer’s safe? A Home Safety Checklist for Living with a Loved One with Alzheimer’s A wide range of … [Read more...]
Print This PageFDA Approves New Alzheimer’s Drug—But Does it Work?
June 11, 2021 by
Q. My family has a history of Alzheimer’s disease. We heard that a new drug for Alzheimer’s was just approved by the FDA. The process for its approval seemed kind of fast and it seems that Alzheimer’s drugs in the past have been … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Photographing His Mother’s Dementia Made Her Feel Alive Again
May 4, 2021 by
When artist Tony Luciani’s 91-year-old mother, Elia, moved in with him in 2014, he thought he was doing her a service. It turned out that it was the other way around. Elia was having issues with memory loss and having a hard … [Read more...]
Print This PageKeto Diet for Alzheimer’s? Critics Disagree on Whether it’s Healthy and Effective
April 13, 2021 by
For the past year, similar to many of us, Meredith has stayed in her home and worked in her home office. She spent little time outdoors or doing the active things she used to love, such as swimming, because the pools at the rec … [Read more...]
Print This PageDoes Mild Cognitive Impairment Always Lead to Dementia?
March 30, 2021 by
David Koulack, journalist and retired psychology professor, feels shaky every morning when he wakes up. Lately, he has also become forgetful when it comes to things he used to do every day, such as getting on and off his bike. For … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhy is Dementia Different for Women Than it is for Men?
March 9, 2021 by
Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2017, 72-year-old Anne still enjoys puzzles, sewing, and watercolor painting. New activities are less appealing to her and she is becoming a lot more forgetful lately and in need of assistance with … [Read more...]
Print This PageElizabeth is Missing — Can Her Friend with Alzheimer’s Find Her?
January 26, 2021 by
Many films and documentaries have been made about Alzheimer’s and dementia. But, very few have gotten the critical acclaim of Elizabeth is Missing, a PBS film that was released earlier this month. Based on the bestselling novel … [Read more...]
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