According to a new study being published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia, older Americans are having less trouble with memories. Ken Langa of the University of Michigan, who conducted the study, believes the reason might be because today's seniors spent more time in school than previous generations. »more»

In a sobering study by researchers at the Institute of Public Health at the University of Cambridge, people with dementia survive an average four-and-a-half years after diagnosis. »more»

Everyone knows that the earlier you detect a disease the better. Early detection of Alzheimer's disease allows a patient to better plan for their future and to take medication to delay symptoms from worsening. Therefore it would follow that older people should have regular screenings for the disease. »more»

According to a study published in the August 7, 2007, issue of Neurology, caffeine may help older women protect their cognitive abilities. »more»

Difficulty Identifying Odors May Predict Cognitive Decline »more»

Finally some good news regarding possible prevention techniques for reducing the chances of developing Alzheimer's disease. »more»

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New findings show unexplained weight loss that precedes dementia by more than 10 years is associated with the severity of Alzheimer changes in the brain. This might make it one of the first indicators of the disease. »more»

Researchers at San Francisco VA Medical Center have developed a simple test that can be given by any physician predicts a person’s risk for developing dementia within six years with 87 percent accuracy. »more»

"It is estimated that someone in America develops Alzheimer’s every 72 seconds; by mid-century someone will develop Alzheimer’s every 33 seconds."

A new report shows that more than 5 million Americans are now suffering from Alzheimer's disease. This is a 10 percent from five years ago and supports the long-forecast dementia epidemic as the baby boomer generation hits the high-risk years. »more»