Dementia is progressive. This means signs and symptoms may be relatively mild at first but they get worse with time. Dementia affects everyone differently, however it can be helpful to think of ...

A team of researchers at the Sant Pau Research Institute (IR Sant Pau) has demonstrated that the plasma biomarker p-tau217, obtained through a simple blood test, can predict the clinical progression ...

Researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine have developed a highly sensitive diagnostic that predicts a ...

The final stages of Alzheimer’s disease represent one of the most challenging periods for families watching their loved ones navigate this devastating condition. Understanding the critical signs that ...

What if your doctor could, when you turn 65, order a test that predicts whether you are going to develop Alzheimer’s dementia in your 70s or 80s? And what if – in case the test comes back positive – ...

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Time with a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is precious, and a new first-of-its-kind treatment now offered at IU Health Arnett aims to prolong that time. The treatment, ...

Few diagnoses carry the devastating weight of dementia, which heralds loss, decline and inevitable death. The condition is the biggest killer in the UK, and cases are set to soar. “One in three people ...

Dementia takes a costly toll on the families it affects — emotionally, physically and even financially. In many cases, an impact on finances is one of the earliest signs of the disease, according to a ...

Misplaced your keys again? Blanked on the name of your neighbor’s dog? Don’t panic: Occasional forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. But if you have a sneaking suspicion that your memory lapses ...