What to Do If Someone With Alzheimer’s Says They Want to “Go Home” When They’re Already There
For many, the word “home” conjures up feelings of safety, comfort, and security—the ultimate cozy-blanket vibe. That’s why it ...
Alzheimer’s Association shares the impact of dementia within Black communities
The Alzheimer’s Association is spreading awareness to dementia within Black communities during Black History Month.Black ...
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Local initiative’s goal is to help people suffering from dementia stay in their homes and out of financial problems
The Alzheimer’s Association and Montgomery County Treasurer’s Office want to help caregivers and others keep their loved ones in their homes, sharing resources available to keep people with dementia ...
ASU researchers find possible link between virus, almost 50% of Alzheimer’s cases
Research by the ASU-Banner Neurodegenerative Research Center proposes that a common herpes virus may travel through the body ...
Dementia impacts the caregiver as well as the patient, social workers say. Here's what's being done to help both.
CBS News New York takes a look at what's being done to help New Yorkers living with the disease, and those who are caring for ...
Every mile a memory: Iowan training to run marathon in honor of best friend with Alzheimer's
Iowa native is the third member of his family to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Now, his community is rallying around him.
Two Alzheimer’s drugs help patients live independently at home for longer periods
Two widely touted Alzheimer’s drugs have been shown to enable patients to remain in their homes for longer periods of time.
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Celebrities share uplifting messages for Alzheimer’s Association campaign
New treatments can slow the disease’s progress, which is why the Alzheimer’s Association is leveraging its celebrity partners ...
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New Guideline Updates Diagnostic Criteria for Alzheimer Disease, ADRD
The Alzheimer's Association revised the diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer disease (AD) and ADRD for clinicians in primary and specialty care.
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Am I just getting older? How to recognize dementia warning signs vs. normal aging
It could be as simple as constantly misplacing keys, or forgetting to pay a bill, or repeating questions over and over.
The importance of blood tests for Alzheimer’s: 2 neuroscientists explain the recent findings
Now, several publications and presentations at the recent Alzheimer’s Association International Conference have demonstrated that blood tests measuring amyloid and tau proteins have become much more ...
Blood tests for Alzheimer’s: Two experts on why new studies are encouraging
These various tests are at different stages of validation – assuring they’re accurate across many different populations. And, for each protein, there are several different met ...