Older Americans' finances decline in years before dementia diagnosis

by Ernie MundellPerhaps succumbing to fraudsters or facing mounting bills, older Americans begin losing wealth in the years preceding a definitive dementia diagnosis, new research shows.For example, t

Updated on: March 02,2024

Older Americans' finances decline in years before dementia diagnosis

by Ernie MundellPerhaps succumbing to fraudsters or facing mounting bills, older Americans begin losing wealth in the years preceding a definitive dementia diagnosis, new research shows.For example, t

Updated on:March 02,2024

Alzheimer's disease and the holidays

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe holidays can be a special time, but may present challenges for those with dementia and their loved ones. Tra

Updated on: March 19,2024

Alzheimer's disease and the holidays

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe holidays can be a special time, but may present challenges for those with dementia and their loved ones. Tra

Updated on:March 19,2024

Researchers clarify the function of highly specialized nerve cells in memory

by Viola Röser,University Hospital BonnExamples of item and location-specific responses. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52295-5Specialized nerve cells in

Updated on: September 23,2024

Researchers clarify the function of highly specialized nerve cells in memory

by Viola Röser,University Hospital BonnExamples of item and location-specific responses. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52295-5Specialized nerve cells in

Updated on:September 23,2024

Certain genetic variant in Alzheimer's disease linked to African ancestry

by Elana GotkineFor individuals of African ancestry, theAPOEε3 R145C missense variant is associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study published in the

Updated on: April 25,2024

Certain genetic variant in Alzheimer's disease linked to African ancestry

by Elana GotkineFor individuals of African ancestry, theAPOEε3 R145C missense variant is associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study published in the

Updated on:April 25,2024

Learning a second language helps maintain a socially healthy brain in old age, finds study

bySingapore University of Technology and DesignHigher gray matter volume, larger suface area, and greater cortical thickness were associated with earlier bilingual acquisition and better perform

Updated on: March 28,2024

Learning a second language helps maintain a socially healthy brain in old age, finds study

bySingapore University of Technology and DesignHigher gray matter volume, larger suface area, and greater cortical thickness were associated with earlier bilingual acquisition and better perform

Updated on:March 28,2024

New mechanism by which Alzheimer's disease spreads through the brain discovered

by Linköping UniversityResearchers at Linköping University study how Alzheimer's disease spreads in the brain. Credit: Thor Balkhed/Linköping UniversityThe waste-management system of the cell

Updated on: April 16,2024

New mechanism by which Alzheimer's disease spreads through the brain discovered

by Linköping UniversityResearchers at Linköping University study how Alzheimer's disease spreads in the brain. Credit: Thor Balkhed/Linköping UniversityThe waste-management system of the cell

Updated on:April 16,2024

A 'low dose aspirin' for dementia? Drug ready for first in-human testing

by University of KentuckyLinda Van Eldik in her lab at the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. Van Eldik's drug candidate, which might function as a sort of "low-dose aspirin" for the pr

Updated on: March 13,2024

A 'low dose aspirin' for dementia? Drug ready for first in-human testing

by University of KentuckyLinda Van Eldik in her lab at the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. Van Eldik's drug candidate, which might function as a sort of "low-dose aspirin" for the pr

Updated on:March 13,2024

Treponema denticola found to induce Alzheimer-like tau hyperphosphorylation in mice

by International & American Associations for Dental ResearchA study investigating the role of Treponema denticola (T. denticola) in Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathogenesis will be presented by Z

Updated on: March 07,2024

Treponema denticola found to induce Alzheimer-like tau hyperphosphorylation in mice

by International & American Associations for Dental ResearchA study investigating the role of Treponema denticola (T. denticola) in Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathogenesis will be presented by Z

Updated on:March 07,2024

Most Medicare beneficiaries say they don't receive cognitive assessments

by Orli Belman,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of Southern California measured the use of Medicaid's annual wellness visits and the

Updated on: May 13,2024

Most Medicare beneficiaries say they don't receive cognitive assessments

by Orli Belman,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of Southern California measured the use of Medicaid's annual wellness visits and the

Updated on:May 13,2024

Machine-learning algorithms used to detect Alzheimer's during phone conversations

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressThe whole process in the present study. Credit: Shimoda et al, 2021 (CC-BY 4.0, creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Researchers working at the Department of Public Health

Updated on: June 14,2024

Machine-learning algorithms used to detect Alzheimer's during phone conversations

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressThe whole process in the present study. Credit: Shimoda et al, 2021 (CC-BY 4.0, creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Researchers working at the Department of Public Health

Updated on:June 14,2024

Stimulating the auditory cortex improves speech perception

bySociety for NeuroscienceThe Primary Auditory Cortex is highlighted in magenta, and has been known to interact with all areas highlighted on this neural map. Credit: Wikipedia.Stimulating a spe

Updated on: February 18,2024

Stimulating the auditory cortex improves speech perception

bySociety for NeuroscienceThe Primary Auditory Cortex is highlighted in magenta, and has been known to interact with all areas highlighted on this neural map. Credit: Wikipedia.Stimulating a spe

Updated on:February 18,2024

Reducing harmful proteins in the fight against dementia

by Jacqueline Pumphrey, Oxford Science Blog,Oxford UniversityWe probably all know someone who has dementia. By 2025, there will be 1 million people affected by it in the UK. Alzheimer's dise

Updated on: February 26,2024

Reducing harmful proteins in the fight against dementia

by Jacqueline Pumphrey, Oxford Science Blog,Oxford UniversityWe probably all know someone who has dementia. By 2025, there will be 1 million people affected by it in the UK. Alzheimer's dise

Updated on:February 26,2024