Alzheimer's timeline shows changes start as trickle, become torrent
A study of cells from 84 brains finds that Alzheimer's has two distinct phases, and that one type of neuron is especially vulnerable.
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In Winston-Salem, youthful guides help navigate the memory loss journeys of their elders
The Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness provides a safe and caring environment for up to 1,000 seniors living with dementia each month. Through collaborations with 21 nonprofit partner organizations, coordinators help facilitate meaningful connections between the young and the young at heart.
New blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer's. Are doctors ready for what's next?
A new generation of blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. But many doctors don’t yet know how to use them.
Medicare explores a new way to support caregivers of dementia patients
The government is launching an experimental program to ease the burden on caregivers of people with Alzheimer's. The idea is to keep patients healthier without exhausting their families.
FDA approves a second Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease
The approval of Eli Lilly's Kisunla provides a new option for patients in the early stages of the incurable, memory-destroying ailment.
FDA approves a second Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease
The approval of Eli Lilly's Kisunla provides a new option for patients in the early stages of the incurable, memory-destroying ailment.
The brain makes a lot of waste. Now scientists think they know where it goes
The brain appears to rely on synchronized waves to wash out waste products, including toxins associated with Alzheimer's disease.
FDA advisors strongly back new Alzheimer’s drug, despite risks and limitations
Advisors to the Food and Drug Administration have recommended unanimously that the agency approve the Alzheimer’s drug donanemab.
Recent gaffes by Biden and Trump may be signs of normal aging — or may be nothing
President Biden and former President Trump have both experienced public memory lapses. But brain experts say such slips, on their own, are not a cause for concern.
Blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer's — if they're accurate enough. Not all are
A new generation of blood tests can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's without a brain scan or spinal tap. But only a few perform as well as traditional tests.