Dec. 19, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a surprising link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer's disease in a subset of people.

Find out more about different types of dementia Finding local dementia support Expand Your GP surgery and local council should be able to help you find local sources of support. As well as medical and ...

Music really does reduce stress in dementia patients ... and families should be encouraged to use music to support their relatives. She said: "Engaging in music may also benefit care staff ...

It provides a general first impression as to whether a person is cognitively impaired and able to make decisions for themselves. It is commonly used when dementia is suspected or known. A person's ...

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Nearly 1,700 people affected by dementia responded to a survey about their access to Alzheimer’s Society’s support services, with 96% saying they were more informed, 92% that they felt more supported ...

U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., announced this week she will not participate in the House Republican Conference and its committees during her upcoming term. "We have to govern for a change ...

A dementia charity is predicting a surge in calls to its support line in the New Year after families notice symptoms in loved ones during Christmas gatherings. Early signs such as memory loss ...

Taxi and ambulance drivers have lower death rates from Alzheimer’s than hundreds of other professions, pointing to a potential link between memory-intensive jobs and dementia risk, a new study ...

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Dementia is a devastating condition that impacts up to 10 percent of older adults. And while there's no cure, getting diagnosed early can help patients get on a treatment plan and families prepare.