How baseball can improve the lives of people with dementia
These new programs can tap into the brain’s creative network.
November 30, 2019
Dementia
The surprising relationship between your calf muscles and dementia
Researchers believe insufficient brain blood flow plays a critical role in the development of dementia and Alzheimer's. But what's it got to do with your legs?
November 7, 2019
Most caregivers of people with dementia are family members, and they need help
83% of long-term care provided to older adults comes from family members or other unpaid helpers.
November 6, 2019
The Feynman Technique: How to learn anything in four simple steps
A renowned scientist developed this method to help himself learn more effectively.
October 19, 2019
Your high school personality may help predict risk of dementia
The study analyzed the results of a 1960 survey given to American high school students.
October 18, 2019
At 22, she was called “the next Einstein.” What’s she up to today?
Her research could change the way we understand the universe.
October 17, 2019
Study shows two-thirds of people don’t really know what dementia is
A new study found that a large majority of people don't understand what dementia is and think it is a normal part of aging.
September 28, 2019
IKEA is planning a dementia-friendly retirement community
These communities are being specifically designed for people with dementia.
September 25, 2019
Just a few footsteps can identify different dementia types
Doctors can tell whether you have Alzheimer's disease or Lewy body dementia by your gait
September 25, 2019
How communities are bringing dementia out of the closet
Certain municipalities are taking dementia support matters into their own hands
September 25, 2019
5 things you should know about Lewy body dementia
The second most common cause of dementia is still shrouded in mystery.
September 20, 2019
Dementia simulators: How virtual reality helps caregivers understand challenges
Simulation technology is driving new levels of empathy for the struggles of people with dementia
September 19, 2019
Couple remarries after husband with dementia proposes all over again
Sometimes human connections weather dementia’s best efforts to sever them.
September 13, 2019
What it means when you can’t remember a word
A failure to remember a word need not be seen as a general memory problem.
August 27, 2019
Home may not be best for dementia care, research says
Nursing homes might be able to provide better pain management
August 19, 2019
How depression and Alzheimer’s connect in aging brains
Researchers are taking a closer look to see how your mood and your brain relate to each other
August 15, 2019
The strange science of smell memory
Research has shown that an impaired sense of smell memory is a predictor of developing dementia.
August 13, 2019
Can your iPhone identify dementia?
Smartphones help researchers determine cognitive and behavioral differences among us
August 13, 2019
How to untangle dementia theories without panicking
Dementia has been attributed to everything from waist size to spicy food — so what’s to be believed?
August 12, 2019