Jennie,' a lifelike robotic puppy from Tombot, was designed for people living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia ...
Can delaying gratification today protect your brain tomorrow? Research suggests that the ability to resist immediate rewards may be more than just willpower.
Here are five things you can do to help lower your chances of developing dementia, with illustrations by multi-award winning cartoonist, the late Tony Husband. Here are five things you can do to help ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a surprising link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer's disease in a subset of people.
A 47-year-old woman believes that getting a blood transfusion from a “younger donor,” especially from one’s own child, has ...
With an estimated 6.9 million Americans aged 65 and older currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, the road to a cure seems ...
That's why people with dementia sometimes have difficulty finding the right words, or as the disease progresses into the later stages, they may not be able to speak at all. Another effect of dementia ...
Reminiscence refers to the act of recalling memories from the past. It is a familiar activity to everyone, but reminiscence can be highly beneficial for people with Alzheimer’s disease. It can support ...
Wrapped in crocheted hats, a blanket, and dressed for the season, these life-like baby dolls provide residents suffering from dementia and ... "We have patients who do not speak and they'll ...
Patients most "in need" should be able to see the same doctor at every appointment in their local GP surgery, the government says. GPs will be rewarded financially if they do this and if they go ...
It cannot tell you whether you have Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. One key benefit of the SAGE is that almost anyone can take it. It’s more accessible than most other ...
Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that gradually affects memory and patients' ability to perform everyday tasks. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is the most ...