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Compared with older people with no signs of Alzheimer's, those whose brains show early signs of the disease are twice as likely to experience a fall, researchers have found. In the new study, investigators looked at brain scans of 125 older adults who were participating in a study of memory and … [Read more...]
Patients with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, and their caregivers say the illness leaves them feeling isolated and apart from family, friends and life’s typical connections, a report shows. About a quarter of people with dementia hide or conceal their diagnosis because … [Read more...]
Almost everyone who is beyond the age of 55 has heard of the infamous “senior moment.” For those unfamiliar with this term, it is a humorous way of explaining why we seem to experience more and more episodes of forgetfulness as we age. But there is really a deeper meaning to this and it has … [Read more...]
Researchers who followed close to 5,500 elderly people over an 18-year period, found those who reported brushing their teeth less than once a day were up to 65 percent more likely to develop dementia than those who brushed daily. "Not only does the state of your mind predict what kind of oral … [Read more...]
No one experiences Alzheimer's disease in exactly the same way. As memory loss occurs, it affects cognition, coordination, personality, and standard of living very differently from person to person. However, researchers have identified some patterns in the way the disease progresses, allowing … [Read more...]
Alzheimer's can be baffling to anyone, but for young children and even teens it can be especially hard to grasp all that's happening to someone who has played a central role in their lives. But because Alzheimer's can have a profound impact on family life, it’s important to talk with your children … [Read more...]
It's common for seniors to struggle to recall a word that's on the tip of their tongue, a new study shows. University of Michigan researchers found that this type of memory lapse occurred in 61 percent of 105 healthy, highly educated older adults aged 65 to 92. The participants filled out a … [Read more...]
For some older adults, the online video game World of Warcraft appears to offer more than escapist adventure. North Carolina State University researchers have found that playing WoW actually boosted cognitive functioning for older adults — particularly those adults who had scored poorly on … [Read more...]
Effective treatments for Alzheimer’s by 2025? That’s the target the government is eyeing as it develops a national strategy to tackle what could become the defining disease of a rapidly aging population. It’s an ambitious goal — and on Tuesday, advisers to the government stressed that … [Read more...]
On Wednesday, Feb. 22, the Department of Health and Human Services unveiled the first draft of a national action plan to combat Alzheimer’s disease, but the Wall Street Journal wonders if obstacles such as funding and lack of coordination might become a roadblock to the plan’s success. The … [Read more...]
