Clinical

Aging is the main risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD). We do not yet know why aging makes people more vulnerable to AD. One possibility is a process called "cellular...

As Alzheimer's or dementia progress, people with these conditions may need help with personal hygiene. One task they may need help with is bathing. But people with Alzheimer's can often...

Vitamin D plays an important role in our health. It helps the body absorb and retain calcium. Calcium helps the body build strong bones. Vitamin D also helps the body...

My journey with Alzheimer's disease has been through the eyes of a healthcare professional and a caregiver to both my parents. Through my years of experience, I have witnessed firsthand...

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. About 6.7 million people over the age of 65 in the United States have Alzheimer's disease. For people between 30 and...

Dementia impacts nearly 50 million people worldwide. People living with dementia may have complex care needs.1,2 The focus in average care might be on schedules or organization. Dementia-informed care –...

Doctors use Alzheimer's research to understand the best way to treat each person. Because differences between people can change the way they respond to a drug, diversity in research is...

Aging in place, at home, is a common goal. People with Alzheimer's and their loved ones are no different. As the person with Alzheimer's declines, it becomes harder for them...

As you age, your body changes. One thing that happens as you get older is your sleep patterns tend to be different. You could also have a decline in brain...

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is when someone experiences problems with memory, language, thinking, or planning. These symptoms are greater than the changes experienced with aging but may not impact daily...

Palliative care often gets confused with hospice care. While they provide similar services, they are quite different from one another. Palliative care is specialized medical care that aims to reduce...

One of the concepts discussed in recent Alzheimer's disease research is cognitive reserve. If you have read about cognitive reserve, you may have wondered what it is. And what does...

John Hardy and Gerald Higgins published their amyloid cascade hypothesis in 1992. Amyloid is a protein that normally is not found in our bodies. But it is found in the...

Loneliness and social isolation are serious health risks for older people. Both can increase the chances of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD), dementia, heart disease, depression, anxiety, and high blood pressure...

There is some promising news of research being conducted for a potential treatment to help in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Oligomannate's effectiveness in treating individuals with mild to moderate...

Understanding cognitive (thinking) ability is important for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease. Early detection can help find mild cognitive impairment (MCI). MCI is an early warning sign for Alzheimer’s. Detecting...

A study was done to test the quality of life of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers, prior to and after an occupational therapy intervention in mid-stage Alzheimer's...

When you or your loved one is first diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, you may be given a list of suggested therapies for them: physical, occupational, and speech. Speech therapy?! "Isn't...

Alzheimer's disease is described as a "type of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks."1 I have seen the tremendous...

A 70-year-old woman believed that 2 identical houses were located at the same address. She maintained that both homes have the same furniture. Once a doctor examined her, a tumor...