Alzheimer's/Dementia Archives - Page 2 of 91

I Advance Senior Care | November 13, 2018

Five-minute neck scan seems to detect dementia much earlier, research shows

Researchers have shown that early dementia signs could be detected by a simple short scan of the individual’s neck.

I Advance Senior Care | November 8, 2018

THC reduces Alzheimer’s-like brain changes in mice

A substance that gives pot its kick appears to reduce the brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease – at least in mice.

I Advance Senior Care | November 6, 2018

Certain dementia drugs may quicken Alzheimer’s symptoms, decline

“Clinical trials of new therapies for [Alzheimer’s disease] typically allow participants to continue receiving [cholinesterase inhibitors] and memantine during the trial if the dose remains stable,” Richard E. Kennedy, MD, PhD.

I Advance Senior Care | November 6, 2018

New study shows signs of Alzheimer’s treatment with diabetes drug

A new study finds that people with Alzheimer's disease who also took antidiabetes medication exhibited fewer molecular markers of the neurological condition.

I Advance Senior Care | November 1, 2018

Local performers put on memory care play

Arthur Monsetin is a fictional character, but the story of his fading memory and declining comprehension is one that will ring true to the millions of Americans suffering from dementia, and the family members who struggle along with them.

I Advance Senior Care | October 24, 2018

National Institute on Aging provides grant for brain activity biomarker research

This project addresses the growing unmet need for alternative approaches to mitigating cognitive decline by introducing a robot companion that will interact and motivate patients in order to reinforce therapeutic behavior

I Advance Senior Care | October 23, 2018

Antipsychotic medicine proven ineffective for dementia

Antipsychotic medications, such as haloperidol (brand name, Haldol), are widely used in intensive care units, emergency rooms, hospital wards and nursing homes.

I Advance Senior Care | October 11, 2018

Alzheimer’s Association releases new appropriate use criteria for procedures

The appropriate use criteria (AUC) is available online by Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association as an article in press, corrected proof.

I Advance Senior Care | October 10, 2018

USC scientists map brain with relation to Alzheimer’s

Curing some of the most vexing diseases first requires navigating the world's most complex structure -- the human brain. So, USC scientists have created the most detailed atlas yet of the brain's memory bank.

I Advance Senior Care | September 25, 2018

Scientists see positive results with senolytic therapies and Alzheimer’s

Scientists at the University of Texas have implicated a type of cellular stress for the first time as a player in Alzheimer's disease.

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