Poor sleep stages linked to brain shrinkage and Alzheimer’s risk
A new study suggests that spending less time in certain sleep stages may lead to shrinking of brain areas that are more vulnerable to...
Father’s Alzheimer’s history linked to greater brain changes, study finds
A new study suggests that having a father with Alzheimer’s disease may be linked to more severe changes in the brain than having a...
Music therapy could bring comfort to dementia patients in hospital wards
A new approach using music therapy is showing promise in helping some of the most vulnerable dementia patients feel less distressed while in hospital.
Researchers...
Alzheimer’s disease is linked to metabolic issues, study shows
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and mainly affects older adults. It causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior, and can...
Understanding the different types of dementia
Dementia is a general term that describes a decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills that is serious enough to interfere with daily life.
It...
COVID-19 may trigger Alzheimer’s-like brain changes—and the eye could hold the clues
A new study from Yale University reveals that COVID-19 might play a role in triggering brain changes similar to those seen in Alzheimer’s disease—and...
Does memory loss always mean dementia?
Many people worry when they or someone they love starts to forget things more often.
It’s common to wonder, “Is this normal aging or is...
Best ways to slow down dementia progression
Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior, and it tends to get worse over time.
While there is currently no cure for...
Big early signs of dementia in older adults
Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and everyday functioning. It is more common in older adults and can develop slowly over time.
Understanding...
How long do people live after a dementia diagnosis?
Being diagnosed with dementia is a life-changing moment for many individuals and their families.
One of the first questions people often ask is how long...