What treatment options are available for people with dementia?
Dementia is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform everyday activities.
While there is no cure for dementia,...
A guide for families dealing with sundowning in dementia
Dementia is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, impacting their memory, behavior, and ability to perform everyday activities.
One of the lesser-known but...
Research finds new Alzheimer’s treatment
Researchers at the University of Leeds and Lancaster University have made a significant breakthrough in the search for new treatments for Alzheimer's disease, identifying...
Olive oil linked to lower dementia risk, Harvard study finds
Researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have uncovered promising data suggesting that regular consumption of olive oil may decrease the...
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...