Dementia and Alzheimer's in Tennessee: What to know
An estimated 6.9 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's dementia. That's about 1 in 9 people in his ...
SC to increase access to Alzheimer’s, dementia specialists for residents in rural communities
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s isn’t just fatal – but can also be incredibly overwhelming to the person diagnosed and their loved ...
Having this type of fat common in middle age could predict Alzheimer’s — and it shows up 20 years before early symptoms
New research has established a link between a specific type of body fat and brain proteins that are hallmarks of Alzheimer's ...
Belly fat linked to signs of Alzheimer’s 20 years before symptoms begin, study says
As the size of a person's belly grows, the memory center of their brain shrinks and beta amyloid and tau may appear — all of ...
South Carolina ramps up help for Alzheimer’s caregivers
A new tool will soon be available in all parts of South Carolina to let residents know that help is out there.
Visceral fat found to contribute to Alzheimer's disease development
Researchers have linked a specific type of body fat to the abnormal proteins in the brain that are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease up to 20 years before the earliest symptoms of dementia appear, ...
Bill Yeates: North Curl Curl man living with Alzheimer’s helps others with dementia
A man diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease five years ago is now raising money to help others living with dementia on the ...
Dementia research and support to continue in Minnesota after Congress passes legislation
BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Reauthorization Act will provide funding for dementia risk reduction, early detection and ...
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Alzheimer’s may not actually be a "brain disease"
New theories suggest Alzheimer's may involve autoimmunity, with beta-amyloid linked to immune response misfires.
Revolutionary Low-Cost Method Identifies Dementia Risk Early for Under $1
Risk detection plays a crucial role in care management and can potentially influence the progression of the disease.