Clinical

Each year, thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...

A clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...

As Alzheimer's or dementia progresses, people with these conditions may need help with personal hygiene. One task they may need help with...

A study looked at the quality of life for people living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. The researchers checked how people...

When you or your loved one is first diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, you may be given a list of suggested therapies: physical...

Medical advances mean adults are living longer than before. In an aging population, dementia is more prevalent. And more people with dementia...

A 70-year-old woman believed that 2 identical houses were located at the same address. She maintained that both homes have the same...

As your loved one's Alzheimer's progresses, you may find that certain tasks become more challenging for them to accomplish. Bathing or showering...

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is when someone experiences problems with memory, language, thinking, or planning. These symptoms are greater than the changes...

Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) and Alzheimer's disease are both conditions that cause dementia. Dementia is a general term for a decline in...

Many behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia can be hard to manage. These symptoms can cause a decline in the quality of...

If you are a caregiver for a person with Alzheimer's disease, you know they sometimes have pain. You may think it is...

Dementia is a group of symptoms that mark the decline of the brain. These symptoms can interfere with a person's ability to...

John Hardy and Gerald Higgins published their amyloid cascade hypothesis in 1992. Amyloid is a protein that is normally found in our...

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming part of healthcare decisions. AI-based algorithms can help diagnose and treat many medical conditions. They work...

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

About 80 percent of people who have Alzheimer’s disease are cared for in their home by their own family members. Caring for...

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

My journey with Alzheimer's disease has been through the eyes of a healthcare professional and a caregiver to both my parents. Through...

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