When residents begin to take more naps, it might not just be that they are tired. New research indicates it might be an early warning sign of advancing Alzheimer’s disease.
Bill Gates sets aside $100 million for Alzheimer’s research
By
John O'Connor
Nov 14, 2017
Billionaire Bill Gates announced he will invest $50 million in the Dementia Discovery Fund. The venture capital fund links targets the disease by coordinating public and private-sector efforts.
Senior living community helps teach future physicians, learn from caregivers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 14, 2016
A Florida assisted living and memory care community is partnering with a local university to help address two issues associated with the United States’ expanding aging population: The lack of geriatricians...
Study: Dementia incidence may be declining
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 10, 2016
Despite concern about a potential increase of cases of dementia in an aging population over the next few decades, a new study suggests that the rate of new cases of dementia actually may be decreasing.
Clinton shares Alzheimer’s plans
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 22, 2015
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton unveiled a plan Dec. 22 to invest $2 billion per year to prevent, treat and make possible a cure for Alzheimer’s disease by the year 2025 if she...
Lilly to seek FDA approval for new drug for Alzheimer’s disease
Jun 25, 2021
Donanemab already has received a ‘breakthrough therapy’ designation from the FDA.
Donepezil tied to risk for overactive bladder
Jan 13, 2022
The risk for overactive bladder varies across individual cholinesterase inhibitor drugs.
Stable body mass index tied to slower cognitive decline in older adults
Jan 25, 2022
The findings were seen regardless of whether a person has normal, overweight or obese body mass index at baseline.
Rapid olfactory decline may predict later cognitive impairment in seniors
Aug 04, 2022
Rapid olfactory decline also was associated with smaller gray matter volumes on MRI in the olfactory- and memory-associated brain regions.