Looking Ahead – New Alzheimer’s Drugs that Could Be Approved Soon
Last year, regulatory agencies in the U.S., Japan, China, and the U.K. all approved Eli Lilly’s new Alzheimer’s anti-amyloid drug Kisunla. Based on the status of drugs in the development pipeline, we don’t expect there to be another new Alzheimer’s drug in 2025. But, there are several promising drug candidates with Phase 3 trials wrapping […]
Looking for Vision Loss to Diagnose and Prevent Dementia
The eyes are the only part of the nervous system that we can see directly, without invasive tools or expensive imaging. And this makes them like windows into the brain. Scientists are learning that vision tests and simple retinal scans can reveal important data about brain health — data that could be key to the […]
Four Dementia-Friendly Activities for the Holidays
The holidays are one of the few times of the year that the whole family gets together. For people who have a loved one with dementia, it can be challenging to plan activities to keep your loved one included and engaged. Here are some fun, expert-vetted ideas to ensure a fun and memorable experience for […]
Editing Genes to Beat Alzheimer’s
The underlying cause of Alzheimer’s disease is unknown, but scientists have lots of reason to believe that people’s genetics affect how susceptible they are: Some genes multiply risk, while others appear to be protective. And until recently, scientists didn’t have the tools to add, subtract, or edit genes involved in diseases like Alzheimer’s. That’s changing: […]
Is It Normal Aging or Dementia?
Every morning, you go for a run around the neighborhood. Today, as you’re on your way home at the end of the run, you can’t remember whether to turn left or right. Is this an age-related memory lapse or the first signs of something more serious? While many people experience occasional memory lapses as they […]
Creative Ways to Cope with Cognitive Decline
After receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, former university chancellor Rebecca Chopp picked up painting, while acclaimed flutist Eugenia Zukerman continued to play music and picked up writing to make sense of her journey. Creative activities help those with cognitive decline and their caregivers reduce stress and stay mentally engaged. Here’s how these hobbies are helping people […]
Unexpected Symptoms: How To Manage Personality Changes in Dementia
Written by Being Patient Personality changes are not often talked about as a common symptom of dementia, so when these changes start to appear in a friend, care subject or loved one, they can seem abrupt, surprising, and disarming. While new differences in behavior — from sudden anger, irritation, anxiety, to, even, usual sexual behavior […]
What If Your Smartphone Could Detect Cognitive Decline?
Written by Being Patient Detecting Alzheimer’s early is crucial because it allows people to get new treatments, participate in clinical trials, and make positive lifestyle changes. We now know that our voice might be the first thing that changes before any other symptoms. And so voice biomarkers, as an early diagnostic tool, might be coming […]
What Is Caregiver Stress and How Can You Prevent It?
Written by Being Patient When people take on the role of caregiving for a loved one with dementia, they may feel unsure how to cope with the sudden changes in their life. In the U.S., only about a quarter of dementia caregivers are from outside the circle of family and close friends, which can be […]
Can Skipping the Flu Shot Impact Your Dementia Risk?
Written by Being Patient As people age, they tend to become more vulnerable to infections like influenza. Research shows that getting one’s flu shot can protect against more than just the flu. In the last decade, scientists have found strong links between viral infections and neurodegenerative disease. Respiratory infections like the flu may increase the […]
Alzheimer’s May Be Preventable: Here’s How
Written by Being Patient Every year, more than 900,000 Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Yet, research shows that as many as 40 percent of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed through lifestyle changes and managing other health conditions. While there is no guarantee that Alzheimer’s can be avoided altogether, neurologists say there are a […]
