Dementia stabilization unit opens in Monroe
MADISON, Wis. -- A new facility in Monroe aims to provide a safety net for people with dementia and their caregivers. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Tuesday afternoon for the…
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Illiterate people twice as likely to develop dementia, study says
Whether or not you can read and write could be a factor in your ability to stave off dementia as you grow older, according to a new study from scientists at Columbia University.
China approves seaweed-based Alzheimer's drug
Authorities in China have approved a drug for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, the first new medicine with the potential to treat the cognitive disorder in 17 years.
Lifestyle changes improve cognition in people at risk for Alzheimer's
A new study finds personalized lifestyle interventions not only stopped cognitive decline in people at risk for Alzheimer's, but actually increased their memory and thinking skills within 18 months.
Alzheimer's risk may be 75% higher for people who eat trans fats
People with higher levels of trans fats in their blood may be 50% to 75% more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease or dementia from any cause, according to a new study published Wednesday in the journal Neurology.
Dementia drugmaker to pay $116 million in fraud settlement
A pharmaceutical company that whistleblowers alleged paid doctors to prescribe its main drug and urged salespeople to push it as a way to control unruly dementia patients will pay more than $100 million to settle government fraud allegations.
Ikea and Queen of Sweden design homes for people with dementia
As Sweden's population ages, the country faces a challenge: how can it maintain support for its citizens without breaking the bank?
Lifestyle can lower dementia risk, study says
A good diet and ample exercise don't just help your waistline. Healthy lifestyle factors may also help lower your risk of dementia, even if you have a higher genetic risk, according to a study published Sunday in the medical journal JAMA.
Commonly prescribed drugs tied to dementia risk in older adults
Scientists have long found a possible link between anticholinergic drugs and an increased risk of dementia.
New global guidelines to reduce risk of dementia released
There's no effective treatment for dementia, which affects 50 million people worldwide, but the World Health Organization says there's much can be done to delay or slow the onset and progression of the disease.
Doctors newly define another type of dementia
Doctors have newly outlined a type of dementia that could be more common than Alzheimer's among the oldest adults, according to a report published Tuesday in the journal Brain.
Video game detects early stages of Alzheimer's, researchers say
Just a few minutes of playing a certain video game could help identify the earliest stages of Alzheimer's in ways existing medical tests can't, researchers have found.
Falling for phone scams could be an early sign of dementia, study says
The woman lives alone, but she's rarely lonely. Friends stop by most mornings, and a niece looks in weekly. Still, most of her afternoons and evenings are spent sitting in her chair, looking at the clouds and sky through a picture window. The caller sounded nice.
Deaths from dementia more than double in US, report says
Dementia not only affects memory and quality of life, it can be fatal. A report released Thursday by the National Center for Health Statistics shows that the rate of Americans who died from dementia has more than doubled from 30.5 deaths per 100,000 people in 2000 to 66.7 in 2017.
No link between diet and dementia? Not so fast
When it comes to diet and dementia, the research can seem like a mixed bag.
Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver diagnosed with dementia
Hall-of-famer Tom Seaver, whose pitching helped make the 1969 Mets World Series champions, has been diagnosed with dementia at 74.
Every senior needs cognitive screening, Alzheimer's Association says
At first, she just forgot a name or two. Then, a few meetings on her schedule. A few months later, LuPita Gutierrez-Parker found herself struggling at work to use computer software she knew intimately.
Study: Education won't help much when it comes to dementia
Don't rest on your laurels, as your scholastic achievements will not save you from dementia, new research suggests.
Woman says her mother, 84, dumped outside locked care facility
A California woman is outraged after a video showed her mother, who has Alzheimer's disease, left alone outside a locked assisted living facility in the middle of the night.
Lowering blood pressure could cut risk factor for dementia
Intensive lowering of blood pressure, to a less than 120 mm Hg level, can have a measurable impact on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) -- a well-established precursor of dementia, a new study finds.
Study: Test could detect Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin
A simple blood test could predict if a patient will develop Alzheimer's disease up to 16 years before symptoms begin, a new study finds.
Kathy Griffin's mom, Maggie, suffering from dementia
Kathy Griffin's mom, Maggie Griffin, who became something of a fan favorite through her daughter's Bravo reality show, "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List," is suffering from dementia, the comedian said Thursday in an emotional Instagram post.
Study: Crosswords and puzzles do not prevent mental decline
Tackling a tricky crossword or a challenging Sudoku puzzle will not fend off age-related mental decline, new research has shown.
Study: Stress might lead to memory loss, brain shrinkage
Listen up, gen-Xers and millennials, and, well, everybody who has a brain. If you live a high-stress life, you could have memory loss and brain shrinkage before you turn 50, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Neurology.
