Alzheimer's disease affects about 250,000 older adults in Illinois. Experts and those who have had to take care of loved ones ...

When we think about dementia, we often think of a person experiencing memory loss and confusion. While it’s true that these are certainly symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s (the most common form of ...

"Drains" in the brain, responsible for clearing toxic waste in the organ, tend to get clogged up in people who show signs of ...

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open highlights that emerging data support hearing loss as a key early-warning sign ...

Dementia is a devastating condition that affects millions of people in the UK, and early diagnosis is crucial for managing the disease. Here are some subtle signs to look out for ...

Colorado researchers think subtle changes in mobility could be early signs of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Dr. Neha Lodha, director of Colorado State University’s Movement ...

Dementia, a common and disabling disease that affects the brain, occurs when brain cells are damaged or die, leading to ...

Chris Hemsworth shares his father's journey with Alzheimer's in a documentary highlighting early warning signs and the benefits of reminiscence therapy.

A method for detecting early signs of Alzheimer's disease using amyloid PET imaging works as well as the previously used cerebrospinal fluid sample method. This is the conclusion of a new Lund ...

A newly approved blood test can help rule out some cases based on the amount of amyloid in the brain. A neurology professor ...