This drug can be a potential treatment for vascular dementia
Researchers from St George's University are investigating a promising approach to treating vascular dementia using tadalafil, a drug typically used for other medical conditions.
This...
How speech therapy helps people with Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is often associated with tremors, stiffness, and difficulty moving, but it also frequently affects speech.
Many people with Parkinson's experience changes in their...
Natural remedies to ease dementia symptoms
Dementia, a broad term for conditions characterized by a decline in cognitive function, affects millions of people worldwide.
While there is no cure for dementia,...
Genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease: What you need to know
Alzheimer's disease is a complex and heartbreaking condition that affects millions of families around the world.
While the exact cause of Alzheimer's remains a mystery,...
Common causes of early-onset dementia
Dementia is typically associated with aging, but when symptoms start before the age of 65, it’s referred to as early onset dementia.
This condition not...
Music offers big cognitive benefits for older adults
A recent study led by Simon Fraser University (SFU) neuroscientist Sarah Faber, in collaboration with Health Research BC, reveals that listening to music can...
What we know about the latest Alzheimer’s medications
Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder that causes brain cells to degenerate and die, leads to a decline in cognitive function and memory.
Until recently,...
Common causes of memory loss in older people
Memory loss is a concern that naturally comes with aging, and it can range from mild forgetfulness to more severe dementia.
Many older adults worry...
Key causes of lewy body dementia we should know
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a type of progressive dementia second only to Alzheimer's disease in terms of its prevalence among older adults.
It's named...
How to keep Alzheimer’s patients independent
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually diminishes a person's ability to remember, think clearly, and perform daily activities.
As the disease advances,...