_ A Blood Test for Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell article There’s an Alzheimer’s blood test now – a procedure that can detect whether a healthy person will develop mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s within three years. The test has a 90 percent accuracy rate. Described in the April issue of Nature Medicine, the test could lead to the development of treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s, when therapy would be more effective at slowing or preventing onset of symptoms.
_ Alzheimer's in a Petri Dish By article Pearse, PhD, confirmed what had long been observed in mouse models—that the mutations associated with early-onset Alzheimer's disease are directly related to protein cleavage errors that cause a rise in amyloid-beta (Aβ) protein 42, which all people produce but somehow clump together to form plaques in Alzheimer's patients.
_ Disruptive Sleep and Alzheimer's Patients By Jane Farrell article Scientists are coming closer to finding out how Alzheimer’s disrupts sleep patterns, and that could eventually lead to more effective ways to improve sleep among AD patients. People with Alzheimer’s often have poor biological rhythms that result in fragmented sleep as well as agitation in the late afternoon and early evening, a phenomenon known as “sundowning.” But it hasn’t been clear until now whether the biological clock is disrupted or destroyed altogether.
Pen-and-Paper Test to Spot Early Alzheimer's By article The Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination (SAGE test), which takes less than 15 minutes to complete, is a reliable tool for evaluating cognitive abilities. Findings by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center confirm the feasibility and efficiency of the tool for community screening of large numbers of people. The study is published in the January 2014 issue of The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences.
Music and Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell article By Judy Kirkwood If you've ever felt , or witnessed, the unimaginable despair and sadness that accompanies seeing a loved one with Alzheimer's, there could be good news for you. A new feature documentary, “Alive Inside: A Story of Music & Memory,” demonstrates the power of music to awaken and revive those suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia--and to bring them closer to being themselves once more..
_ Can I Prevent Dementia? By Jane Farrell article A risk factor is something that may increase the chance of developing a disease. Some risk factors can be controlled … Read More→
_ What Is Mild Cognitive Impairment? By Jane Farrell article Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a condition in which people have more memory or thinking problems than other people their … Read More→
_ Tips for a Healthy and Active Lifestyle for People With Dementia By Jane Farrell article Eating healthy and staying active is good for everyone and is especially important for people with AlzheimerΓÇÖs and related dementias. … Read More→
_ Memory and Aging By Jane Farrell article Many older adults worry about their memory and other thinking abilities. For example, they might be concerned about taking longer … Read More→
_ The Risk of Generosity By Jane Farrell article Older adults’ willingness to give away money is associated with decreased cognitive function, according to a study published in the … Read More→
_ Is It Just Forgetfulness? By Jane Farrell article Many people become worried about forgetfulness as they age. Mild forgetfulness, such as losing things from time to time, can … Read More→
_ Senior Health Obesity, Other Factors May Speed up Brain Aging By Sondra Forsyth article The brains of middle-age adults may be aging prematurely if they have obesity or other factors linked to cardiovascular disease, … Read More→
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_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Hazelnuts Improve Older Adults' Vitamin E and Magnesium Levels By Sondra Forsyth article Older adults who added hazelnuts to their diet for a few months significantly improved their levels of two key micronutrients, … Read More→
_ Medical Procedures Some Dementia-Test Results May Be Biased By Jane Farrell article Quick tests known as ΓÇ£brief cognitive assessmentsΓÇ¥ help doctors decide whether a patient should be given a full evaluation for … Read More→
_ Aging Well Senior Health Improving Lifespan Predictions and the Scientific Understanding of Aging By Sondra Forsyth article By studying the effect of genetic variations on lifespan across the human genome — that is,┬áthe complete set of genes … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Brain Health Modifiable Dementia Risk Factor in Older Adults By Sondra Forsyth article For older adults, it may seem as though the die is already cast regarding their odds of developing dementia, but … Read More→
_ Parenting Signs Your Children Are Overdosing on Halloween Candy By Sondra Forsyth article On Halloween, kids eat all the candy they can find and sugar levels will be through the roof. But how … Read More→