Here’s what the progression of Alzheimer’s actually looks like
By
John O'Connor
Oct 15, 2018
Investigators knew that the disease produces hallmark clumps of defective, misfolded proteins that build up in the brain.
Many with Alzheimer’s remain unaware
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2015
A new report by the Alzheimer’s Association asserts that fewer than half of Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers ever learn of their diagnosis from a physician, and those who do typically...
High ratings fuel recognition for 1,600 senior living operators
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2017
SeniorAdvisor.com announced that more than 1,600 senior living communities have been recognized as among the best in the business.
Take two Bunny Hops and call me in the morning
By
John O'Connor
Nov 06, 2017
As drug companies invest millions of dollars to find Alzheimer’s treatments, one research team is dancing to a different drummer. Actually, dancing to a drummer could be part of its investigation.
Diabetes medications may offset severity of Alzheimer’s
By
John O'Connor
Nov 05, 2018
People with Alzheimer’s disease who were treated with diabetes drugs showed considerably fewer symptoms, Mount Sinai researchers have found.
Is Alzheimer’s research about to go down a new path?
By
John O'Connor
May 07, 2019
By finding ways to prevent connection losses, the disease progression potentially could be delayed or even reversed, experts said.
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.
Study unearths predictive features of Alzheimer’s disease
By
John O'Connor
Jan 31, 2019
Researchers at the University of California have used algorithms to identify potential blood-based markers of Alzheimer’s disease. The discovery could lead to earlier diagnoses and spur non-invasive...
Tau identified as cause of Alzheimer’s
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2014
Plaque has long been considered a prime suspect behind Alzheimer’s disease. But new findings are causing some investigators to cite tau instead.
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.