A Looming Crisis: The Growing Shortage of Dementia Care Specialists
As the baby boomer generation reaches their 80s, the number of individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is expected to rise dramatically.
LATE Dementia: The Often Misdiagnosed Condition
While Alzheimer’s disease is the most well-known form of dementia, another condition called LATE (Limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy) is gaining recognition among researchers and clinicians. Recent
Routine Eye Scans May Detect Alzheimer’s Risk Years Before Symptoms Appear
Recent research suggests that routine eye exams could become a powerful tool in detecting Alzheimer’s disease long before symptoms develop. A study conducted in Scotland is
Hunger and Alzheimer’s: The Hidden Crisis That Needs Our Attention
As Alzheimer’s disease continues to impact millions of Americans, an often-overlooked consequence is food insecurity. Families and caregivers of individuals with dementia are struggling not only
Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Drugs Offering New Hope
The landscape of Alzheimer’s treatment is evolving rapidly, with new drugs showing promising results in slowing cognitive decline. Recent developments highlight three experimental drugs—remternetug, buntanetap, and
FDA Approves Monthly Dosing for Leqembi
Source: Reuters, January 26, 2025 In a groundbreaking development for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a monthly
Bipartisan Legislation Strengthens Alzheimer’s Public Health Infrastructure
In a significant victory for Alzheimer’s advocacy, the U.S. House of Representatives has approved bipartisan legislation to strengthen the country’s public health response to Alzheimer’s and
New Cellular Mechanism Discovery Offers Hope for Alzheimer’s Treatment
Researchers have identified a novel cellular mechanism that could play a pivotal role in maintaining brain energy levels and combating neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. This
Groundbreaking Test Predicts Dementia Nine Years Before Diagnosis
In a significant breakthrough in the field of neurodegenerative diseases, researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a pioneering test capable of predicting dementia
Predictive Models for Cognitive Decline: A New Frontier in Alzheimer’s Research
Recent advancements in Alzheimer’s research have introduced predictive models that offer new insights into the progression of cognitive decline in patients with early Alzheimer’s disease. These
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