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Another reason to stay together: a reduced dementia risk
By
John O'Connor
Sep 10, 2019
Forget the trope about bickering old couples constantly at war. It turns out that staying married may actually help stave off the effects of depression.
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...
For those with dementia, music may improve mood
By
John O'Connor
Nov 26, 2018
It has been said that music can soothe the savage beast. Apparently, it can do some good things for those with dementia as well.
Program helps those with dementia regain ‘lost’ words
By
John O'Connor
Oct 25, 2016
An innovative online speech therapy program is helping seniors with dementia recall words that seemed lost, including the names of their grandchildren.
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.
Napping may be a sign of approaching Alzheimer’s
By
John O'Connor
Aug 13, 2019
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.
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.
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.
Memo to memory care communities: Don’t bogart that medicine, and lighten up
By
John O'Connor
Jul 25, 2018
Could synthetic marijuana and bright lights be the next big things in dementia care? New findings revealed at the Alzheimer’s Association’s International Conference in Chicago suggest both...