Is There Financial Assistance for Dementia?
Without proper planning, the individual with dementia and their family may struggle to cover the costs associated with their care and may face financial stress and uncertainty.
Can a Smart Patch Detect Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?
Scientists have developed a ‘smart patch’ device they claim can detect neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, within minutes.
When Should I Start Discussing Cognitive Decline with My Parents?
Your elderly mother is getting forgetful and confused. What do you do now?
Treatable Causes of Confusion
Here are some common medical problems that can be mistaken for dementia.
Does Healthy Lifestyle Have an Impact on Memory Decline?
Memory decline was slower for older adults who had a healthy lifestyle, even for people with high genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease, data from a Chinese study showed.
What Common Health Problems are Linked to Risk of Alzheimer’s?
If your cholesterol or blood sugar levels are not where they should be — beginning as early as age 35 — you might be at higher risk for being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease later in life, according to a recent study.
How Do I Get More Brain Power?
Here are seven habits that can boost your brain health in your 50s and beyond.
Is Premature Cardiovascular Disease Connected to Faster Cognitive Decline?
Premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) was associated with accelerated decline in cognition and white matter health in midlife, a large prospective cohort study showed.
What’s the Latest on VA’s Coverage of New Alzheimer’s Drug?
The Department of Veterans Affairs has agreed to cover a new biologic treatment for some veteran patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to an announcement Monday from the manufacturer.
Can a Dementia Patient Sign Legal Documents?
Families and their loved ones with dementia need to start advance care planning after receiving a diagnosis of dementia. Medical experts and attorneys can help your loved one to be involved in their care planning.
