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Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. Despite decades of research, there’s still no cure,…
Diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease has not changed much in the past 25 years. However, new research may enable earlier…
A new medical specialty may be forming to meet a rising demand for care in nursing homes. A recent study…
The population of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease is projected to more than double by 2060, according to a new study…
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For the first time, scientists have found a connection between abnormalities in how the brain breaks down glucose and the…
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Can a precision medicine approach to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other dementias improve outcomes? That is the theory behind the…
Stressful life events, poverty and racial inequities contribute to dementia risk in late life, according to new research unveiled at…
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More people are living with Alzheimer’s than ever before — and more are also dying from the disease, according to…
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The new year heralds a new administration and much uncertainty about what lies ahead for older adults’ health care. There…
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World experts in aging for the first time are recommending that everyone age 70 and older have routine brain health…