Mild cognitive impairment affects millions of people worldwide, and it often goes undiagnosed and untreated — even though it can sometimes be treatable and…
For decades, scientists blamed Alzheimer’s disease on the buildup of beta-amyloid protein plaques in the brain. But most clinical trials for drugs intended to…
On November 25th, Cassava Sciences announced their experimental Alzheimer’s drug simufilam failed to slow cognitive or functional decline in its 52-week Phase 3 trial….
This article is part of the Journey to Diagnosis series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eli Lilly. Creativity can flourish for…
‘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…
This article is part of the Diversity & Dementia series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. When a loved one has…
On July 25th, European regulators said no to Eisai and Biogen’s anti-amyloid drug Leqembi for early stage Alzheimer’s. The European Medicines Agency (Europe’s version…
When entrepreneur Eben Pingree’s mother, 78, and father-in-law, 80, were both diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in the same week about two years ago, it shook…
In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene caused widespread damage and loss of power across the Southeastern United States, with western regions of North Carolina…
It’s that time of year again – the end of daylight savings and the beginning of the dark season. While many of us look…
Although cigarette smoking has declined for decades in the U.S., electronic cigarettes, also called vapes, have gained popularity in recent years. Now, almost one…
When was the last time you got your vision checked? Routine screenings could spot cataracts and other eye diseases early, keeping vision loss minimal….
VR has been a fixture in entertainment technology for years now, allowing people to experience almost life-like simulations through portable and easy-to-use headsets. Now,…
A dementia diagnosis can change everyday life significantly for the person diagnosed and their caregivers. For people living with dementia, tasks that once felt…
Caregivers: If you’re constantly worrying or feeling anxious, overwhelmed or moody, if you have difficulty concentrating, if you’re depressed or agitated, if your self…