A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Viagra may help to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, study finds Researchers found that men who were prescribed Viagra and similar medications were 18% less likely to develop the most common form of dementia years later than those who went without the
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Alzheimer's Drugs Might Get Into the Brain Faster With New Ultrasound Tool, Study Shows Scientists have found a way to help Alzheimer's drugs seep inside the brain faster — using sound waves to jiggle a temporary opening in its protective shield. Read more here.
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Could fasting reset the body’s clock and protect the brain against Alzheimer’s? Restricting feeding times protected the brains of mice from some of the damage seen in Alzheimer’s disease and improved their ability to remember. Read more here. How CRISPR gene editing
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Nearly Everyone With Mild Cognitive Impairment Goes Undiagnosed Millions of older adults likely have minor memory issues that can later become dementia. But only a fraction of them are diagnosed early enough for new treatments to stand a chance. Read more here.
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Specialized dementia care in nursing homes linked to better outcomes for residents Nursing home residents with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia have better outcomes when their facility specializes in dementia care, according to an NIA-funded study. Read more here. Unique blood
When you notice signs of memory loss beyond what’s normal or when your loved one receives some sort of dementia or mild cognitive impairment diagnosis, life can feel overwhelming. As you begin that journey, early memory loss programs like Memory University can make a world of difference in helping you and your loved one figure
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Where You Live Can Shape How Alzheimer's Affects You More Americans will die from Alzheimer’s this year than will die from breast cancer, prostate cancer, and car accidents combined. In the next 25 years, it’s expected that the number of Americans with Alzheimer’s
Summer is a season for relaxation and travel for many people. However, for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia, traveling or going on a vacation may be more difficult, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a break. Here are some practical tips and guidance to make your summer travel go
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia FDA Converts Novel Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment to Traditional Approval Learn about the new Alzheimer’s drug, Lecanemab, the FDA has approved for treatment. Read more here. Donanemab in Early Symptomatic Alzheimer Disease Learn more about the details surrounding donanemab and its results in
As we age, mild forgetfulness can be a normal part of life. However, when memory problems begin to seriously affect daily life, they could be early signs of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that causes progressive deterioration of memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common
