More than 7 million Americans are living with dementia, and these numbers are set to double by 2060. Experts say that getting an early…
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)…
This article is part of the Journey to Diagnosis series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eli Lilly. When Reda Harrison came…
A recent study has suggested Shingrix, a relatively new vaccine given to protect older adults against shingles, may delay the onset of dementia. This…
Medicare covers the cost of the anti-amyloid Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, but many people with Alzheimer’s are under the age of 65 and don’t yet…
What will Alzheimer’s treatment look like in five years? At 2024’s Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philadelphia, experts provided a sneak peek into the…
Some people have the biological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s – proteins called amyloid and tau that gum up the brain – but have no disease…
Dementia can be anxiety-provoking for both the people living with it and their loved ones and caretakers. People new to caregiving or to neurodegenerative…
Fireworks, large family gatherings, parades mark a special holiday in the U.S. — Independence Day or July 4th. But if you are caring for…
“Hi Christy, it’s Tori at [media outlet]/interview request.”* The email continued: Reaching out to see whether you can join our morning show. There’s been…
“Childhood” and “dementia” are two words we wish we didn’t have to use together. But sadly, around 1,400 Australian children and young people live…
Alzheimer’s, dementia and related conditions can bring about changes that can be incredibly difficult to talk about. Among those taboo topics: sexual intimacy. Family…
Alzheimer’s research is being published everyday around the world. Engaging headlines can draw readers in, but some of the articles we read are based…
How does science go from the lab to the news stand? Scientists design experiments to test an idea or hypothesis. Some experiments involve lots…
A woman whose husband is living with dementia once told travel expert Catherine Reed that she wanted a vacation, but didn’t want to leave…