07
Dec
As His Wife’s Caregiver, A Doctor Discovers What’s Missing At Health Care’s Core
Caregiving transformed this doctor’s life. Now he’s sharing what he learned in the hopes of transforming health care.
19
Apr
New Study Suggests Alzheimer’s Starts At Infancy
The study suggests a correlation between air pollution and brain damage.
04
Jan
Gene Wilder’s Widow Discusses Being A Caregiver For Alzheimer’s
(Photo Credit: Karen Wilder) This essay was originally published on ABC News. I never pictured myself marrying a movie star.
13
Nov
Bill Gates Invests $100 Million In Fight Against Alzheimer’s
“It’s a huge problem, a growing problem, and the scale of the tragedy — even for the people who stay alive — is very high.”
17
Sep
For Alzheimer’s Caregivers, Isolation Can Be Debilitating
Along with the sacrifices made as a caregiver, another trial they often face is social isolation.
19
Aug
Chronic Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s
Chronic gum inflammation, known as periodontitis, is associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, researchers from Taiwan report.
08
Aug
Country Star Glen Campbell Dies From Alzheimer’s Disease
The upbeat guitarist was 81 years old.
06
Jun
Chronic Pain Could Increase Risk Of Memory Loss
Older people who suffer from persistent pain may experience a faster deterioration of memory and a greater risk of dementia as they age compared to peers who are not in chronic pain, a recent study suggests.
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