Dementia tips from a caregiver who’s spent years talking to experts about the disease
Five years ago, I knew very little about dementia. It was a word I might have prefaced with…
Caregiver tried to alter elderly man’s estate; judge upholds original will
The High Court said each diary entry appeared to have been written by the caregiver, and signed by…
This Simple Brainwave Test Can Spot Alzheimer’s Years Early
A three-minute brainwave scan called Fastball EEG can uncover memory decline linked to Alzheimer’s years early, offering a…
Family Court appoints mokopuna as guardian after whānau battle over kaumātua’s care
But the family is divided and for the whānau’s long-term wairua to thrive they “may need to find…
Extract: Emma Heming Willis’ book on husband Bruce Willis and facing frontotemporal dementia
I loved that Bruce always made sure I was comfortable and warm. Once when I was doing a…
Physical frailty linked to higher dementia risk
A new study suggests that physical frailty may contribute to the development of dementia. The study was published…
Nutrition myth busters: Can a snack boost your memory or stop dementia in its tracks?
Social media is awash with lists of brain superfoods, like walnuts, that it’s claimed will prevent cognitive decline…
Lifestyle changes show promise in preventing cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease
An estimated 7.2 million Americans over age 65 currently live with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). That number is expected…
New Biomarker Could Detect Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Appear
A new study suggests that TSPO, a key biomarker of brain inflammation, may reveal the earliest stages of…
Compact bNIRS technology could become a diagnostic toolkit for dementia
Early and accurate diagnosis of dementia remains a major challenge. Standard approaches such as MRI and PET scans…
Purpose in Life Linked to 28% Lower Risk of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
A UC Davis study shows that a strong sense of purpose may lower the risk of dementia and…
SLIT2 protein levels in the eye and blood linked to cognitive function
Neurocognitive impairments are classified by pathological changes with potential for destruction of neural tissue. One change known to…