The University of South Carolina's Arnold School of Public Health received a $7 million endowment to focus on health concerns for young children and older adults. Read More »
An FDA-approved drug for leukemia improved cognition, motor skills and non-motor function in patients with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia in a small phase 1 clinical trial. The drug, nilotinib, led to statistically significant changes in toxic proteins linked to disease progression. Read More »
Researchers found raloxifene did not improve cognition for women with late-onset mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. The selective estrogen receptor modulator has been reported to improve verbal memory in older women without dementia. Read More »
Study finds relationship between gene variation and increased risk factor for cognitive decline, particularly among people with high cholesterol and heart disease. Read More »
Researchers found participants with low vitamin D levels experienced cognitive decline at a rate three times faster than those with adequate vitamin D levels, a concern because darker-skinned people have more difficulty absorbing the vitamin naturally from the sun and were found to have lower dietary intake. Read More »
They don’t shed. make you sneeze or scratch, but robotic pets provide ongoing benefits to individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Read More »
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Research, Care and Services announced its new members this week. The council advises the HHS secretary on federal programs for people who have Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Read More »
Visiting relatives with dementia can be especially difficult for families, but caregivers can guide families toward more productive ways to interact with their loved ones. Read More »
Low flat lighting in nursing homes and assisted living communities reduces the brain’s ability to process light in people suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. Read More »
After reviewing 40 research articles from 15 different countries, researchers found that the general public has a limited understanding of dementia. Read More »
Researchers have found that people who are underweight or even on the low side of normal weight in their middle ages run a higher risk of dementia as they age. Read More »
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, have discovered that non-inheritable Parkinson's disease may be caused by changes in the immune regulating gene Interferon-beta. Read More »
The National Certification Board for Alzheimer Care (NCBAC) is an allied healthcare board certification organization for professional caregivers who care for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Read More »
Cognitive decline has long been associated with brain plaque and lessened neurological activity, but some parts of the brain actually increase activity as they age. Can scientists harness this for future Alzheimer's therapies? Read More »
Hats off to these compassionate nursing professionals who care for our nation’s elders. It’s time to recognize and appreciate the selfless work they do. Read More »
While stress is usually associated with the development of depression, anxiety and more, researchers have also found a connection between stress and the development of Alzheimer's disease. Read More »
Many falls occur when high-risk residents attempts to toilet themselves, especially in the middle of the night. A Baltimore SNF has become the first in the United States to test a new technology from Australia designed to predict incontinence and solve the toileting before a fall can occur. Read More »
