This article is part of the Journey to Diagnosis series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eli Lilly. For many people, when…
This month, the U.S. Senate passed the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Reauthorization Act of 2024. Originally signed into law in…
The holidays are a time for gathering with loved ones, sharing gratitude, and, of course, gathering around the table for a delicious meal together….
For many, the holidays are indeed the most wonderful time of the year. Families and friends come together and enjoy food, good cheer –…
Sarah Akin hopes this holiday that caregivers give themselves a little grace — and that visiting family do the same. Akin, who is 35…
This article is part of the Journey to Diagnosis series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eli Lilly. In the newest definition…
The holidays bring joy, togetherness, and a healthy dose of chaos—a mix that can be challenging for anyone, let alone individuals living with dementia…
An international group of researchers is challenging the controversial new definition of Alzheimer’s proposed by a group of researchers convened by the Alzheimer’s Association….
People tend to look at Alzheimer’s disease progression in a framework of seven stages. In the final stage, people with the disease often lose…
A recent Science investigation found that Eliezer Masliah, one of the world’s leading Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s researchers, engaged in research misconduct over the course…
Hardly a week goes by when I don’t receive an email or a call from a friend whose parent has just gotten an Alzheimer’s…
Before 1993, researchers seldom included women in clinical trials. And yet, women have dramatically different risk of health conditions than men do. For example,…
Precision medicine is a medical approach that considers a patient’s genes, environment, and lifestyle. In the realm of Alzheimer’s disease, experts are pushing for…
There are plenty of gifts designed specifically for people living with dementia that can be helpful, calming or stress-relieving, whether they’re intended to spur…
The holidays are often a joyous time filled with celebrations, and experts say tailoring activities to the changing abilities of family members living with…