As the median age of our population rises, so does the number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. With advances in technology, it’s easier to…
People with dementia are more likely to have suicidal thoughts but are not necessarily more likely to attempt or die by suicide than the general…
Laboratory mice with cognitive issues including Alzheimer’s disease showed improved memory skills within a couple of weeks of treatment with a new medicine tested at…
Older adults who are more vulnerable to financial scams may have brain changes linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a first-of-its-kind…
A study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, offers new insights into the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The research reveals critical…
The Emory Goizueta Brain Health Institute (GBHI) has prioritized involving African American volunteers in its research, working to create more inclusive tools for diagnosing Alzheimer’s…
Can training your brain to remember things help you ward off the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease? A new Canadian study suggests that yes, it can—even…
Prior research has found that there may be a connection between hearing loss in aging people and the onset of dementia. In a new study,…
In some places around the globe, the lights never go off. Streetlights, roadway lighting, and illuminated signs can deter crime, make roads safer, and enhance…
People living with dementia should have more power and creative freedom in collaborative design projects, new research from Heriot-Watt University suggests.