As we reach the shortest day and the longest night, don’t despair, says Professor Miles Richardson. The natural connections ...

A community dressed in purple strolled around Founders Park in Islamorada, raising awareness and funds during the second Walk ...

NEW YORK (December 9, 2024)— The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering scholarships of up to $5,000 to college-bound high school seniors affected by ...

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition that affects memory and brain function, eventually making it hard to do even the simplest tasks. This leaves the person open to a number of ...

As part of their Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship, the foundation will be giving scholarships to college-bound seniors. Teens must submit their entries by March 1 at 5 p.m. Those who have been ...

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological condition that causes a decline in thinking skills and memory. There is currently no cure, but there are ways to support a person with medication and other ...

Common early symptoms of dementia can include problems with coordination and spatial awareness. Most people with dementia are at higher risk of falls, and are three times more likely to experience a ...

The clock-drawing test (CDT) is a simple tool used to check for signs of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. It is often used in combination with other screening tests but can provide valuable ...

Did you know that Nevada is the third fastest aging state in the country? With age being the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, Nevada is poised to be hit hard by the Alzheimer’s crisis.

Alzheimer’s disease may cause degeneration of neurons in the brain through amyloid plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, inflammation, and brain atrophy. The condition may affect different parts of ...

I have a special interest in Alzheimer’s disease. For nearly 25 years, I practiced general neurology in Portland, Oregon, and some of my patients had dementia. In 2012, while doing a ...