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Memory Loss: 8 Research-Based Ways to Improve your Memory

10 months ago

The difference between forgetfulness versus a sign of memory decline. Plus, how to improve your memory. Understanding the Issue A new study released in November of 2021 found it’s best […]

PBS NewsHour | Drugs show positive results in fight against Alzheimer’s | Season 2023 | PBS

10 months ago

After years of work, there is progress in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, the incurable brain condition that affects more than six million Americans. Several new drugs have shown small […]

Autopsies Show Relationship Between Alzheimer’s Pathology and Diet in Older Adults | MedPage Today

11 months ago

Autopsies Show Relationship Between Alzheimer’s Pathology and Diet in Older Adults — Green leafy vegetable intake inversely correlated with pathology in postmortem brain tissue Source: Autopsies Show Relationship Between Alzheimer’s […]

Obesity can cause changes in the brain similar to Alzheimer’s, study suggests

01/31/2023

Being overweight in midlife has been linked to greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, and a new study shows that brain changes in obese people mirror some of […]

Study of 500,000 Medical Records Links Viruses to Alzheimer’s Again And Again : ScienceAlert

01/29/2023

Study of 500,000 Medical Records Links Viruses to Alzheimer’s Again And Again Amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s disease (Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library/Getty Images) A study of around 500,000 medical records has […]

Alzheimer’s Disease Detected in Blood a Decade Before Clinical Symptoms | MedPage Today

01/11/2023

Blood concentrations of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), a marker of astrogliosis, were higher about 10 years before symptom onset in an inherited form of Alzheimer’s disease. Three plasma biomarkers […]

As new Alzheimer’s drugs keep failing scientists shift focus

01/10/2023

Toxic plaque buildup in the brain may play a role in the disease, but in the search for effective treatments, researchers are looking to other potential causes. Source: As new […]

NIA statement on report of lecanemab reducing cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s clinical trial | National Institute on Aging

01/09/2023

This page was updated to include the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Jan. 6, 2023, announcement about accelerated approval of lecanemab for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Today, the U.S. […]

Researchers develop blood test that can reliably detect Alzheimer’s disease | Engadget

12/29/2022

When doctors need to confirm an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, they often turn to a combination of brain imaging and cell analysis. Both have their downsides. The latter involves a lumbar puncture, […]

Congressional Investigation into Alzheimer’s Drug Aduhelm Faults the F.D.A. and Biogen – The New York Times

12/29/2022

Congressional Inquiry into Alzheimer’s Drug Faults Its Maker and F.D.A. The report said the F.D.A.’s approval process for Aduhelm was “rife with irregularities” and criticized Biogen for setting an “unjustifiably […]

4 Tips for Riding the Roller Coaster of Caregiving – A Family Perspective – Positive Approach to Care

12/27/2022

4 Tips for Riding the Roller Coaster of Caregiving – A Family Perspective Source: 4 Tips for Riding the Roller Coaster of Caregiving – A Family Perspective – Positive Approach […]

6 Tips to Have A Better Holiday Season When Dementia Is Involved – Positive Approach to Care

12/01/2022

Between family get-togethers, cooking, and shopping, even people living with a healthy brain can start to feel burned out. But, for a person that is living with brain change, the […]

Was ‘breakthrough’ Alzheimer’s drug oversold? – Senior Voice

12/01/2022

A lot of hype about an alleged breakthrough drug for Alzheimer’s disease may leave some families disappointed yet again. On Sept. 27, 2022, pharmaceutical company Eisai in Tokyo and biotechnology […]

Eight strategies for caring for someone with dementia

11/30/2022

The symptoms of dementia, or cognitive impairment that affects a person’s ability to function, can cause fear and anxiety, both for the person experiencing them and for their caregiver. Though […]

How to Speak to a Loved One With Alzheimer’s or Another Dementia – CNET

11/24/2022

  This story is part of Mysteries of the Brain, CNET’s deep dive into the human brain’s infinite complexities.   I’ll never forget the last real conversation I had with […]

4 Strategies to Reduce Distress During Sundowning – Positive Approach to Care

09/22/2022

      Hillsborough, NC Is Getting The Snow Approach Teepa Snow is still working to spread her message about dementia, but she’s doing it a little differently these days. […]

Healthy habits strengthen your heart and your head – Senior Voice

08/26/2022

Most Americans over age 60 are fearful of age-related health decline and disease. According to one survey, the fears of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease top the list. These fears are […]

New annex brings seniors back together in Fairbanks – Senior Voice

05/10/2022

  Knowing all too well the effects of social isolation on the health of seniors, both mental and physical, the Fairbanks Senior Center has temporarily pivoted to a new rented […]

Bill would create statewide dementia awareness program in Alaska – State of Reform | State of Reform

04/13/2022

Members of Alaska’s Senate Health and Social Services Committee discussed a bill that aims to increase dementia awareness Tuesday.   Get the latest state-specific policy intelligence for the health care […]

Following his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, the legendary performer is using his award-winning voice to fight stigma

04/07/2022

  Following his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, the legendary performer is using his award-winning voice to fight stigma An esteemed musical collaborator and big band singer, Tony Bennett is no stranger to […]

42 previously unknown genes discovered for Alzheimer’s disease | CNN

04/05/2022

CNN — An additional 42 genes connected to the development of Alzheimer’s disease have been uncovered in the largest study of genetic risk for Alzheimer’s to date. “This is a […]

Alzheimer’s Tips: Calming a Loved One Who is Agitated

03/04/2022

Source: Alzheimer’s Tips: Calming a Loved One Who is Agitated

AFA | The Apartment-A Guide to Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home

01/18/2022

Source: Alzheimer’s Foundation of America | The Apartment-A Guide to Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home

Phase 2a Trial Initiated for Lomecel-B in Mild Alzheimer’s Disease

01/18/2022

Longeveron is initiating a Phase 2a clinical trial for its Lomecel-B treatment — an investigational, bone marrow-derived, medicinal signaling cell (MSC) — in patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease. The first […]

Detect subtle signs of dementia with this simple at-home test

12/07/2021

Though not unusual, a memory that fades with age can be worrisome: while it’s just a normal part of aging for some, for others it may be an early sign […]

Tau NexGen Alzheimer’s Trial Now Also Testing Anti-Amyloid Treatment

12/02/2021

The Tau Next Generation (Tau NexGen) clinical trial will now be evaluating an anti-amyloid antibody in addition to an anti-tau antibody as a potential treatment for early onset Alzheimer’s disease, according […]

First human trial of Alzheimer’s disease nasal vaccine to begin at Boston hospital – CBS News

11/16/2021

First human trial of Alzheimer’s disease nasal vaccine to begin at Boston hospital show SVG here end show SVG By Sophie Reardon Updated on: November 16, 2021 / 10:31 PM […]

Why Aduhelm, a new Alzheimer’s treatment, isn’t reaching many patients : Short Wave : NPR

11/05/2021

  Why Aduhelm, a new Alzheimer’s treatment, isn’t reaching many patients END CLASS=”STORYTITLE” END CLASS=”STORY-TOOLS” November 5, 202112:30 AM ET END CLASS=”STORY-META__ONE” END CLASS=”STORY-META__TWO” END ID=”STORY-META” CLASS=”STORY-META HAS-BYLINE” Why Aduhelm, […]

Big Pharma Abandoned Alzheimer’s, This Good Unicorn Stayed And Found A Potential Cure

10/30/2021

The biggest companies in the world gave up. Wall Street wrote it off as a lost cause. 17 years and hundreds of billions of dollars later, a potential cure for […]

Physical activity associated with slower cognitive decline in people with high levels of tau protein | National Institute on Aging

10/14/2021

  Engaging in high or medium levels of physical activity was associated with slower rates of cognitive decline in people with high or low levels of tau, compared to those […]

The WAM Summit: Creative Advances in Alzheimer’s – THE WOMEN’S ALZHEIMER’S MOVEMENT

10/13/2021

We need science to find a cure for Alzheimer’s, and science needs us to participate. So join award-winning journalists Maria Shriver and Natalie Morales in conversation with leading Alzheimer’s researchers, […]

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Prevents Alzheimer’s Processes in Mice

10/08/2021

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) — treatment in which patients are given pure oxygen — prevented the biological processes responsible for the development of Alzheimer’s disease in a mouse model, a […]

MIND diet linked to better cognitive performance: Study finds diet may contribute to cognitive resilience in the elderly — ScienceDaily

10/05/2021

Aging takes a toll on the body and on the mind. For example, the tissue of aging human brains sometimes develops abnormal clumps of proteins that are the hallmark of […]

Eisai Starting FDA Submission for Alzheimer’s Therapy Lecanemab

10/05/2021

Eisai has started work on a rolling submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a Biologics License Application (BLA) for lecanemab (BAN2401), its antibody treatment for early […]

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga prepare for Bennett’s last big concert – 60 Minutes – CBS News

10/04/2021

The 95-year-old singer is gearing up for two more shows at Radio City Music Hall, though he’s grappling with Alzheimer’s. Anderson Cooper was there as he prepared. When Tony Bennett’s […]

Utilizing Music and Alzheimer’s: the Strongest Kind of Magic

09/29/2021

Source: Utilizing Music and Alzheimer’s: the Strongest Kind of Magic

Amyloid-beta Produced in the Liver May Play Role in Alzheimer’s

09/20/2021

Amyloid-beta produced in peripheral organs, specifically the liver, may be implicated in the brain neurodegeneration observed in Alzheimer’s disease, according to a mouse study. The study, “Synthesis of human amyloid restricted […]

Alzheimer’s Cure: Unproven Treatments Harm Senior Health – DailyCaring

09/20/2021

3 reasons why unproven Alzheimer’s medications could be harmful Source: Alzheimer’s Cure: Unproven Treatments Harm Senior Health – DailyCaring

Hallucinations May Be Charles Bonnet Syndrome, Not Early Dementia – Neurology Advisor

09/20/2021

Visual illusions can be an early symptom of dementia, but in some cases they may be a sign of a purely ophthalmic condition, Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS). This rare disease […]

Omega-3 Supplements May Help Slow Memory Decline in Alzheimer’s

09/14/2021

Six months of daily supplements of omega-3 increased the levels of two biomarkers of inflammation and nerve damage in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of people with Alzheimer’s disease, according to […]

Brain refreshing: Why the dreaming phase matters — ScienceDaily

08/25/2021

Scientists have long wondered why almost all animals sleep, despite the disadvantages to survival of being unconscious. Now, researchers led by a team from the University of Tsukuba have found […]

Blood Test Discerns Alzheimer’s From Other Dementia With High Accuracy | MedPage Today

08/23/2021

Two blood markers, phosphorylated tau 217 (p-tau217) and phosphorylated tau 181 (p-tau181), showed strong diagnostic performances for Alzheimer’s disease and discriminated Alzheimer’s from frontotemporal lobar denervation (FTLD) syndromes and normal […]

Reduplicative Paramnesia: Is This a Symptom of Alzheimer’s?

08/19/2021

A 70-year-old woman believed that 2 identical houses were located at the same address. She maintained that both homes have the same furniture. Once a doctor examined her, a tumor […]

When is it Time to go to the Doctor? Early Symptoms of Alzheimer’s

08/18/2021

Source: What is it Time to go to the Doctor? Early Symptoms of Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s treatments: What’s on the horizon? – Mayo Clinic

06/30/2021

googleon: snippet Alzheimer’s treatments: What’s on the horizon?   Despite many promising leads, new treatments for Alzheimer’s are slow to emerge. By Mayo Clinic Staff Current Alzheimer’s treatments temporarily improve […]

Making healthy choices may reduce Alzheimer’s risk

06/24/2021

by Scott Gilbert, Pennsylvania State University No effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease exists, even though more than 5 million Americans have it. But what if there was a way to […]

(73) “Alzheimer’s: What You Can Do” – YouTube

06/20/2021

Alzheimer’s: What You Can Do delves into the research that shows how our social interactions, diet, sleep exercise, stress levels and daily health habits hav… Source: (73) “Alzheimer’s: What You […]

Beyond Denial: Anosognosia & Alzheimer’s Disease

09/18/2020

Source: Beyond Denial: Anosognosia & Alzheimer’s Disease

Gum disease–causing bacteria could spur Alzheimer’s | Science | AAAS

01/23/2019

  Poor oral health is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. What’s not clear is whether gum disease causes the disorder or is merely a result—many patients with dementia can’t […]

600 trillion synapses and Alzheimers disease

12/18/2018

600 trillion synapses and Alzheimers disease Late-onset Alzheimer’s disease is extremely difficult to model in the laboratory, one reason why no successful therapy for it exists. But scientists are using […]