Family donates $1.7 million to transform dementia care at aged care facility
A local family has gifted an “unprecedented” private donation of $1.7 million to enhance the lives of residents…
What’s my Alzheimer’s risk, and can I really do anything to change it?
A few years ago, my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, just like his older brother and his…
Experts uncover the real reason women live longer than men – Health – News
It’s widely known that on average, women live longer than men. However, researchers now claim there is a…
Scientists Found a Major Problem With Vitamin B12 Guidelines, and Your Brain Might Be at Risk
Low-normal B12 in older adults was tied to slower processing, cognitive decline, and brain damage. Scientists warn that…
Cyclist on a gruelling journey to fight for a better future for people with dementia
Nicholas Tremaine is on a gruelling year-long journey, cycling more than 40,000 kilometres around Australia to raise funds…
Alcohol raises dementia risk at every level of drinking, genetic study shows
New evidence from large-scale genetic and cohort studies reveals that alcohol increases dementia risk across the dose range,…
Infant Brain Gene Regulator May Predispose Adults to Dementia
Summary: A new study reveals that the brain’s vulnerability to disorders like multiple sclerosis and dementia may begin…
New research explores pre-diagnostic indicators of dementia
A new study from Finland shows that low labor market participation for non-retirement related reasons may be an…
Blood and brain biomarkers transform how doctors confirm Alzheimer’s disease
By integrating clinical assessment with cutting-edge biomarkers, researchers chart a practical pathway to faster and fairer Alzheimer’s diagnosis,…
Experts call for coordinated global action to make the most of Alzheimer’s treatments
The approval of new antibody medications for Alzheimer’s disease – lecanemab and donanemab – and diagnostic tests in the blood…
Care home residents’ musical memories captured in new interactive book
IN a UK first, a luxury care home group has published an interactive book containing the musical memories…
Cycling linked to reduced dementia risk, study finds
UNDATED (WKRC/CNN Newsource) – A recent study suggests that cycling may benefit brain health, potentially lowering the risk…