Alzheimers News & Features

May 18, 2023 — People whose genes make them more likely to have certain kinds of high cholesterol and high blood pressure are at a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.

May 4, 2023 — The anti-amyloid hopeful markedly reduced brain amyloid plaque and significantly slowed cognitive and functional decline in adults with early Alzheimer's disease.

April 14, 2023 — Using artificial intelligence to analyze a recording of someone’s voice could cut the duration of an Alzheimer’s screening from several hours to less than 10 minutes.

April 7, 2023 — A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease looked at apathy in people with mild cognitive impairment, finding that apathy may be a red flag for the disease in people with the MCI.

March 24, 2023 — Restless legs syndrome may be a risk factor for dementia or a very early warning sign of dementia in older adults, new research hints.

March 16, 2023 — The number of Alzheimer’s cases in the U.S. is rising along with the country’s aging population, and experts predict the number of patients will double to almost 13 million by 2050.

March 14, 2023 — In a large study of older adults, close following of a Mediterranean diet was tied to a 23% lower risk of getting dementia over an average of 9 years.

March 14, 2023 — The Veterans Health Administration will cover the costs of drug treatment Leqembi, the manufacturer Eisai has announced. Veterans in the early stages of the memory-depleting disease Alzheimer’s who meet VHA criteria will be eligible, Eisai said in a statement. The company is developing the drug with Biogen.

March 10, 2023 — Black people who are diagnosed with dementia are significantly less likely than white people to be prescribed medications for the disease, according to a new study. Among five types of medications commonly used to treat dementia, the prescribing rate was as much as 19 percentage points lower for Black people than white people.

March 9, 2023 — Following the MIND or Mediterranean diet may hold back changes in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s disease by the equivalent of up to 18 years of aging

March 2, 2023 — Taking vitamin D may help prevent dementia, a large new study suggests.

After 30 years of intensive research, science is nowhere near a cure for Alzheimer’s disease — an illness that affects more than 55 million people worldwide. Are we doing something wrong?

February 3, 2023 — The AI everyone's talking about identified Alzheimer's 80% of the time by analyzing people's speech.

January 18, 2023 — Older people who are socially isolated face a 27% higher risk of developing dementia, a new Johns Hopkins study says.

January 6, 2023 — The FDA has approved lecanemab for Alzheimer's disease, even though trial results showed modest cognitive benefits and cases of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities

January 6, 2023 — It's not a cure, but the drug, given intravenously every 2 weeks, has shown moderate positive effects in clinical trials in slowing early-stage disease.

December 7, 2022 — The U.S. government is investing millions to investigate voice analysis as a tool for diagnosing a wide range of diseases, including Alzheimer’s, depression, and autism.

Day after day, year after year, the struggles caregivers face, both big and small, take their toll.

There’s no cure for dementia-related psychosis. But there are steps you can take to help you and your loved one live with the disease and its symptoms.

Psychotic episodes -- like hallucinations or delusions -- related to dementia can be scary for all involved. But there are ways to diagnose and treat the condition.

Seeing signs of psychosis in a person with dementia may be harder than it seems. The first step: Asking questions of everyone involved.

It can be hard to talk with your loved one if they believe things that aren’t true. But the right skills can help you communicate with someone who has dementia-related psychosis.

Caregivers for people with dementia-related psychosis can play a big role in a loved one’s care plan and can help provide a better quality of life for as long as possible.

Toy dolls can bring children comfort. And they may provide a similar perk later in life for people with dementia.

This article is about caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s disease. It offers tips for caregivers to plan for care, save money, and make smart decisions.

A caregiving expert answers questions on why it can be hard for your loved one to accept help, and tips on how to approach the subject.

Find out how to help a loved one as they grow older and need you the most.

Caregiving can be hard, but you don't have to do it alone. These tips can show you how to ask for the help you need -- from friends, family, and community members.

When you're a caregiver, you may feel like you can never do enough. But guilt doesn't help you or the person you're caring for.

What you and your family need to know about dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Find out how to help someone you care about with Alzheimer's enjoy their day-to-day activities.

Information on memory loss in Alzheimer's disease and how to cope with it.

Caring for kids and a loved one with Alzheimer’s, too? Here’s how to make it easier -- for everyone.

When Alzheimer's patients build new bonds in a nursing home, it can have a serious impact on a family. Experts explain how families can cope.

Using powerful new drug-screening technologies, researchers are identifying dozens, perhaps hundreds of possible targets for drugs aimed at preventing, treating, or slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD).

From the initial diagnosis to a loved one's death and beyond, caregivers are faced with a barrage of conflicting feelings. Here's how to cope with them.

If you're terrified of the disease -- or it runs in your family -- you might want to get tested. Here's why.