Caregivers, seniors with Alzheimer’s to benefit from ‘Rippl’ effect, access to 24/7 helpline
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Aaron Dorman
Apr 09, 2024
A new dementia care platform will get telehealth to more seniors, and their caregivers, including access to a 24/7 helpline.
Hearing aid manufacturers still need to listen up about seniors’ specific needs: report
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 05, 2024
Many seniors could benefit from larger, more customized hearing aids, which are easier to manipulate, experts noted.
New app puts popular cognitive assessment tool onto smartphones
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 23, 2024
A new app allows users to take a rapid version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment on their smartphone, for early warning signs of dementia.
Future of promising Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi could depend on access to data reporting, analysis:...
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 16, 2024
Organizations must have clearer guidelines as to how data on lecanemab will be collected, pooled and studied, policy experts say.
New fluorescence imaging technique makes toxic Alzheimer’s proteins ‘glow’ for earlier-than-ever...
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 08, 2024
An innovative sensor was able to detect toxic beta amyloid proteins, which cause Alzheimer’s, with a new fluorescence “fingerprint” technique.
Ultrasound tech could allow for ultrafast Alzheimer’s treatment, study finds
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 09, 2024
Researchers have found a way to deliver Alzheimer’s drugs faster via focused ultrasound technology, a new study shows.
Gamma for Grandma? Brain rhythm stimulation could beat current long-term strategy for Alzheimer’s,...
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Aaron Dorman
Dec 21, 2023
A range of “multisensory and noninvasive” interventions can be used to induce gamma stimulation in the brain, a new study indicates.
Best brain treatments, when invasive, still subject to concerning wear and tear, researchers say
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Aaron Dorman
Dec 19, 2023
Brain implants have been vital treatment options for seniors with late-stage neurological disorders, but can still damage brain tissue.
Non-invasive brain tech joining drug solutions among emerging Alzheimer’s treatments
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Aaron Dorman
Dec 07, 2023
Memory functions of people living with Alzheimer’s disease can significantly improve from twice-daily, long-term use of brain stimulation, new research shows.
Brain imaging company teases tech that will analyze side effects of new dementia drugs
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Aaron Dorman
Nov 28, 2023
AI-enabled brain imaging technology will be launched next year to evaluate the side effects of new Alzheimer’s and dementia drugs.