Mild cognitive impairment—an early stage of dementia—is widely underdiagnosed in people 65 and older. That is the key takeaway of two recent studies from our…
By 2050, the global population of adults 60 and older will approximately double, leading to upward of 153 million dementia cases. That’s why University College…
In cases of Alzheimer’s disease, it’s common for a spouse to take on the role of caregiver. Research led by the University of California, Davis,…
Using novel genetic and genomic tools, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have shed light on the role of immune cells…
Identifying genetic variants and the role they play in predisposing people to Alzheimer’s disease can help researchers better understand how to treat the neurodegenerative condition…
Nearly 12% of Texas seniors in 2020 were living with Alzheimer’s disease.
In an analysis of information on Medicare beneficiaries with dementia, Medicare expenditures were higher for Black and Hispanic individuals compared with whites. The Journal of…
Our brains change more rapidly at various times of our lives, as though life’s clock was ticking faster than usual. Childhood, adolescence and very old…
Getting dementia diagnosed can be a long and difficult process for anyone, but some may face additional challenges based on race or ethnicity and where…
Malnutrition may increase a person’s chances of contracting Alzheimer’s disease, which in turn exacerbates malnutrition. That’s according to a March 2024 study out of China…