‘Tis the season when the conversation shifts to what you’re thankful for. Gathered with family and friends around a holiday feast, for instance, people…
It’s that time of year again – the end of daylight savings and the beginning of the dark season. While many of us look…
This past three months in the Alzheimer’s drug development space have seen a new FDA approval for a symptomatic treatment, a couple failed phase…
For years, a commonly prescribed treatment for managing the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease has been a type of drug called a cholinesterase inhibitor (ChEI)….
Did you know 1/5 people who see a doctor with cognitive concerns are misdiagnosed? Dementia, in all its many forms — including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s,…
As Halloween approaches, families look forward to celebrations, costumes, and candy. However, for individuals living with dementia, the holiday’s sudden noises, flashing lights, and…
Parasites take an enormous toll on human and veterinary health. But researchers may have found a way for patients with brain disorders and a…
How do you decide when it’s time for someone with dementia to stop driving? And how do you have that tough talk about taking…
From the crispy crunch of fresh veggies to the creamy indulgence of decadent desserts, we all have different food preferences. Our palates develop uniquely,…
It’s long been said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, but more and more research supports findings that the eyes are…
You’ve driven home from work along the same route for the past five years. But lately, you’ve been stopping at the same intersection, struggling…
Aging is a biological process that no one can avoid. Ideally, growing old should be a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of…
The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention and intervention, a global project that gets scientists to review the evidence for risk factors of dementia every few…
Electroencephalography, or EEG, was invented 100 years ago. In the years since the invention of this device to monitor brain electricity, it has had…
Dementia is not an inevitable consequence of aging. It’s thought that around 40 percent of dementia cases could be prevented (or at least delayed)…