One of the best ways to prevent Alzheimer’s disease in old age is to remain physically active in the preceding years, Finnish researchers recently discovered.
Statins may help reduce risk for Alzheimer’s disease
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2016
Drugs frequently prescribed to treat high cholesterol might also help reduce the odds a person will suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, a new examination of Medicare data has found.
Bad air is bad for brains, study concludes
By
John O'Connor
Sep 18, 2018
Breathing polluted air may lead to dementia later in life, according to a new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Delayed word processing a possible sign of pending Alzheimer’s
By
John O'Connor
Oct 24, 2017
An inability to process words quickly may be a sign of impending Alzheimer’s disease, British investigators have found.
They must have a chip on their shoulder
By
John O'Connor
Aug 11, 2016
There is a very simple, effective way to prevent residents with dementia from wandering into harm’s way. Unfortunately, it is also illegal in many places.
Unlikely volunteers give hope for those with dementia
By
Jillian Thomas
May 22, 2017
By taking time out of their work days to train for and lead SAIDO Learning sessions, employees in various departments are gaining an understanding of dementia and memory care while helping residents increase...
Brookdale raises $2 million for Alzheimer’s disease
Feb 04, 2016
Brookdale Senior Living, through its employees, residents, family members and business partners, raised more than $2 million for Alzheimer’s disease care, support and research in 2015, according...
Long-term loneliness tied to risk for memory decline
Aug 08, 2022
The association was particularly strong for those aged 65 years or older and for women.
Leisure activities inversely linked to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
Aug 11, 2022
Physical activities were inversely associated with the incidence of all-cause dementia, vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Cataract surgeries down in those with Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis
Jun 04, 2021
Authors say patients with Alzheimer’s disease still would be expected to benefit from cataract surgery.