Research shows frailty levels rise significantly before dementia, suggesting it could be a key marker for early ...

in total cholesterol were associated with a 60% increase in dementia and a 23% increase in cognitive decline. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL cholesterol or “bad” cholesterol) and total ...

Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is currently largely based on the presence of biomarkers. This may lead to a problematic over-diagnosis if this is incorrectly interpreted.

Some of the most commonly used drugs in dementia are cholinesterase inhibitors, which prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in learning and memory. Common ...

According to a GP, there are some early signs of dementia that may be noticeable even before memory loss. Dementia is a progressive condition that affects brain function, leading to a decline in ...

All had memory concerns that classified them as having subjective cognitive decline or mild cognitive impairment or had mild dementia and were being assessed for Alzheimer’s. Researchers found the ...

“This test is very accurate at correctly identifying when people with memory complaints don’t have amyloid in their brain, which we know builds up in the brain of those with Alzheimer’s ...

While genetic testing can inform an individual's risk, the majority of genetic variants contributing to Alzheimer's and ADRD are classified as Variants of Uncertain Significance (VUS), offering ...

My dad has dementia and has gotten to the point that he can’t live at home any longer. I need to find a good memory care residential facility for him but don’t know where to turn. Any suggestions?

When I co-invented the first PET (positron emission tomography) scan to visualize brain amyloid and tau—the physical evidence of Alzheimer ... memory complaints and minor errors on a written test.