_ What Do We Know About Diet and Prevention of Alzheimer’s? By Sondra Forsyth articleMany studies suggest that our diet may affect the aging brain’s ability to think and remember. These findings have led … Read More→
_ A Simpler Way to Detect Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell articleA new blood test can accurately predict the presence of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, making a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s … Read More→
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_ Basics of Caregiving for Dementia Patients By Jane Farrell articleA caregiver, sometimes referred to as a caretaker, refers to anyone who provides care for another person. Millions of people … Read More→
_ Talking with Kids about Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell articleWhen a family member has Alzheimer’s disease, it affects everyone in the family, including children and grandchildren. It’s important to … Read More→
_ Vaccines, Infections and Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell articleFlu (influenza) and pneumonia vaccinations are associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research reported this month … Read More→
_ Progress in Research for Alzheimer's Test By Jane Farrell articleResearchers report an advance in the development of a blood test that could help detect Alzheimer’s disease in people who … Read More→
_ Diet May Help Preserve Cognitive Health By Jane Farrell articleAccording to a recent analysis of data from two major eye disease studies, adherence to the Mediterranean diet – high … Read More→
_ A Simpler Test for Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell articleResearchers are drawing closer to fully developing a blood test that could help detect pathological Alzheimer’s disease in people who … Read More→
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_ When a Person with Alzheimer's Starts Rummaging By Jane Farrell articleIt is not unusual for someone with Alzheimer’s disease to start rummaging or searching through cabinets, drawers, closets, the refrigerator, … Read More→
_ Experts Discover Five New Risk Genes for Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell articleResearchers report that they have discovered five new risk genes for Alzheimer’s disease, while confirming others that are already known. … Read More→
_ Medical ProceduresAn Eye Test for Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell articleUntil now, it has been difficult to diagnose Alzheimer’s. But researchers have come up with an imaging device that can … Read More→
_ Staying Physically Active with Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell articleBeing active and getting exercise helps people with Alzheimer’s disease feel better. Exercise helps keep their muscles, joints, and heart … Read More→