Alzheimer's disease
Why do so many more women have Alzheimer’s than men?
Everyone knows that Alzheimer’s can be a devastating problem for the elderly and their families. What many people don’t know is that women over 65 have a much higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s than men, and scientists are trying to figure out why.
The secret weapon in the fight against Alzheimer’s might just be an iPod
Doctors are discovering that playing music for Alzheimer’s patients can awaken and enliven them. That work is the subject of “Alive Inside,” a new documentary that shows the dramatic effect that music can have.Doctors are discovering that playing music for Alzheimer’s patients can awaken and enliven them. That work is the subject of “Alive Inside,” a new documentary that shows the dramatic effect that music can have.
When Caregiving Becomes Everything
Throughout the week, we’re talking with caregivers–people who give much of their time and energy to caring for children, parents and other loved ones who need regular and ongoing assistance. In some cases, this caregiving can last weeks or months. In others, it can last well-over a decade. Such has been the experience of Bernice […]
Study Finds Black and White Alzheimer’s Patients Share Genes Variants
Last week we looked at new research predicting that the number of people with dementia will more than double within 30 years, doubling the medical cost of dementia as well. Today we’re looking at new research that could shed new light on understanding Alzheimer’s disease. In one of the largest studies ever done on Alzheimer’s […]