_ Aspirin and Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell articleAspirin, already one of the most widely used medications in the world, may represent a new avenue for reducing Alzheimer’s … Read More→
_ New Evidence That Viruses May Play A Part in Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell articleViral species, especially herpes viruses, may have a role in Alzheimer’s disease biology, according to a new analysis. Researchers funded … Read More→
_ Talking with a Family Member about Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell articleHaving a conversation about Alzheimer’s is never easy. A new survey from the Alzheimer’s Association found that 76 percent of … Read More→
_ Sleep Deprivation and Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell articleScientists have uncovered an unsettling link between brief episodes of sleep deprivation and Alzheimer’s. Losing just one night of sleep … Read More→
_ New Report Reveals Sharp Increases in Alzheimer’s Prevalence, Deaths and Cost of Care By Jane Farrell articleA new report from the Alzheimer’s Association reveals the staggering cost of that illness and other dementias, while an accompanying … Read More→
_ Money Problems and Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell articlePeople with Alzheimer’s disease often have problems managing their money. In fact, money problems may be one of the first … Read More→
_ Additional Help Now Available for Alzheimer's Patients and Caregivers By Jane Farrell articleThanks to expanded hours for The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA)’s national toll-free help line, patients and caregivers will have … Read More→
_ Bathing, Dressing, Grooming: Alzheimer's Caregiving Tips By Jane Farrell articleExpert tips from the National Institute on Aging about some of the most necessary yet difficult activities of caregiving: At … Read More→
_ Battling a Deadly Alzheimer's Protein By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have demonstrated that there is a way to reduce in the brain the amount of amyloid beta – the … Read More→
_ Making The Home Safe for A Person with Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell articleHere, from the Alzheimer’s Disease and Education Referral Center (ADEAR), a service of the National Institute on Aging, are some … Read More→
_ Communicating with A Person Who Has Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell articleHere, from the experts at the National Institute on Aging, are some strategies to deal with an often frustrating and … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Caregiving Tips: Going Out By Jane Farrell articlePeople in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease may still enjoy going out to places they enjoyed in the past. … Read More→
_ New Help in Fighting Alzheimer's? By Jane Farrell articleA compound called rapamycin (photo above) may help address neurologic damage such as Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows. A study … Read More→
_ Bathroom Safety for People with Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell articlePeople with Alzheimer’s face substantial difficulties in navigating their home. While they may be altogether restricted from some rooms, such … Read More→
_ Healthy Eating for Alzheimer's Patients By Jane Farrell articleEating healthy foods helps everyone stay well. It’s even more important for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Here are some tips … Read More→
_ Why Glucose Level in Brain Signals Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell articleOne of the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease is a decline in glucose levels in the brain. It appears in … Read More→
_ Antidepressant Use and Fracture Risk By Jane Farrell articleAntidepressant use nearly doubles the risk of hip fracture among community-dwelling persons with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study … Read More→
_ FDA Facilitates Research on Earlier Stages of Alzheimer's Disease By Jane Farrell articleAlzheimer’s disease is a nightmare haunting many Americans. More than 5 million Americans have been diagnosed with the disease, which … Read More→