Alzheimer's & Dementia

Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning—thinking, remembering, and reasoning—and behavioral abilities to such an extent that it interferes with a person’s daily life and activities.

Alzheimer’s Disease | Definition, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia worldwide (60-70% of all dementia cases) and is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder.

What is Dementia?

Differences Between Alzheimer's and Dementia

Alzheimer's Disease Causes

AAM - Genetics of Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms

Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis

Alzheimer's Disease Treatments

AAM - The Search for a Cure to Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's Disease Questions

Alzheimer’s tangles and plaques: what’s the difference?

Alzheimer's Disease Epidemiology

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Pollution and Alzheimer's

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Is Alzheimer's Disease Transmissible?

Diet and Alzheimer's Disease

Types of Alzheimer's Disease

Stem Cell Therapy for Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's and Veganism

Biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease Prevention

Inflammation and Alzheimer's Disease

Integrated PET/MR for Alzheimer’s Disease

Gender and Alzheimer’s Risk

Alzheimer's Disease and Sleep Disruption

Does Herpesvirus Cause Alzheimer's?

Does Type 2 Diabetes Increase the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?

Can Statins Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease?

Stress and Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease and the Microbiome

Amyloid Cascade Hypothesis

Omega-3 and Alzheimer’s Disease

Antibody Research and Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease and Calcium Supplements

Alzheimer’s Disease and Gingko Biloba

Do Antioxidants Benefit Patients with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?

What Causes Dementia?

Dementia Diagnosis

Dementia Prevention

Dementia Symptoms

Dementia Treatment

Dementia with Lewy Bodies

Bright Light Therapy and Dementia

Aromatherapy for Dementia

Coconut Oil and Dementia

What is Mixed Dementia?

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Dementia

Childhood Dementia Causes

Mixed Dementia Prevention and Treatment

Mixed Dementia Symptoms and Diagnosis

Childhood Dementia Signs and Symptoms

Does Type 2 Diabetes Increase the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?

Parkinson's Compared to Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB)

Antidepressants and Dementia: Is There a Link?

Does Depression and Anxiety Increase the Risk of Dementia?

Migraines and Dementia

What are Amyloid Plaques?

Can Happiness Protect You from Dementia?

Mythbusting: Misconceptions in Dementia

Designing Dementia-Friendly Environments

Dancing Through Dementia: How Movement Aids Memory and Mood

Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Study: 13% of older adults diagnosed with traumatic brain injury

Some 13% of older adults are diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to a study by UC San Francisco and the San Francisco VA Health Care System

31 May 2024

Study examines prescribing patterns of tricyclic antidepressants for treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Many adults with diabetes and the associated complication of peripheral neuropathy, which can be painful as well as harmful, are often prescribed drugs at doses and for durations that could impose an increased risk of cognitive impairment.

30 May 2024

Study reveals sex-specific cognitive effects of astrocytic receptors

Weill Cornell Medicine scientists have uncovered the first evidence that astrocyte receptors can trigger opposite effects on cognitive function in male and female preclinical models.

30 May 2024

Older adults with a criminal background found to have higher risk of developing dementia

Using national registry data, Carmen Solares Canal identified individuals over fifty and collected data on their criminal convictions and health.

30 May 2024

Memory decline reported by patients and partners may signal early Alzheimer's changes

A new study adds further evidence that when a patient or family member notices signs of persistent memory loss, it's important to speak with a doctor.

30 May 2024

Self-reported memory problems and partner confirmation may signal tau buildup in the brain

People who report early memory problems and whose partners also suspect they have memory problems have higher levels of tau tangles in the brain, a biomarker associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in the May 29, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

29 May 2024

Transparent skull implant unveils new frontiers in brain imaging

In the first study of its kind, researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) designed and implanted a transparent window in the skull of a patient, then used functional ultrasound imaging (fUSI) to collect high-resolution brain imaging data through the window.

29 May 2024

Online stress management intervention reduces burden for family caregivers of dementia patients

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 80% of those living with dementia receive informal care from family members or friends.

29 May 2024

New Alzheimer's drug LM11A-31 shows promise in slowing disease progression in clinical trial

A recent study in Nature Medicine found that LM11A-31, targeting the p75 neurotrophin receptor, is safe and shows promise in slowing Alzheimer's disease progression. The trial indicated significant biomarker improvements and potential benefits for further clinical investigation.

28 May 2024

Research reveals loneliness as a complex interplay of social impairments, oxytocin, and illness

A recent review in the journal Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews presents a multidimensional model of loneliness, exploring its impact on social interactions, the oxytocin system, and illness. The study emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary collaboration to understand and address loneliness effectively.

28 May 2024

New help for dealing with aggression in people with dementia

Caring for older adults with dementia is stressful, especially when they become physically or verbally aggressive, wander away from home, develop paranoia or hallucinations, engage in inappropriate or repetitive behaviors, or refuse to let caregivers help them.

28 May 2024