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»

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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The Los Angeles Times tackles the "give and take of caregiving" in a thoughtful piece about taking care of seniors while still raising children. The article focuses on Lisa Wood, 44, who has a mother with Alzheimer's disease and a 5-year old daughter. »more»

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»

"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»

Kurt Vonnegut was right when he called loneliness a "disease," but he had no idea exactly how right he was.

A new study has been publishing indicating that a lack of friends in later life could double the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease. »more»

I just read something shocking over at Contemporary Retirement.

Did you know that crushing pills to make them easier to swallow can have potentially dangerous, even fatal, side effects? »more»

A new study suggests that some medications may hasten the appearance of Alzheimer's disease.

The UC Irvine study also reinforces that controlling stress is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and staving off dementia. »more»