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Early signs, risk factors, diagnosis, research and caregiving for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. We explain what new studies add and what support is available for families.
Alzheimer's Disease
A recent debate over menopause hormone therapy has renewed a familiar question: does treatment affect dementia risk? Here’s what current evidence can and cannot tell us.
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Alzheimer's Disease
Biomarker testing is moving Alzheimer’s disease earlier in the timeline, sometimes before symptoms appear. That may help with planning and research, but it can also create uncertainty and emotional strain.
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Alzheimer's Disease
New studies are renewing interest in whether menopausal hormone therapy affects brain health, but the evidence still does not support using it to prevent Alzheimer’s or dementia.
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Alzheimer's Disease
Telehealth is emerging as a way to ease long waits for memory evaluations, but experts say it works best as part of a broader diagnostic process that still may require in-person testing.
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Alzheimer's Disease
Patrick Stewart’s reported dementia journey underscores a hard truth: prognosis after a dementia diagnosis can vary widely, which is why planning and support matter early.
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Alzheimer's Disease
An AARP explainer revisits early signs that can signal dementia or Alzheimer’s, while NIH sources stress that memory changes are not the only possible clue and that hearing problems can complicate recognition.
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Brain Health
Research links lower educational attainment with higher dementia risk, but the evidence points to a risk factor, not a fixed outcome. Brain health habits and life-long learning may help build resilience.
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Brain Health
A new Harlem choir is bringing people living with dementia and their caregivers together for music, social connection, and a break from routine.
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Why the words Alzheimer's and dementia are paired so often, how the umbrella and the specific disease relate, and which look-alike causes can be treated.
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Care for Alzheimer's changes as the disease moves forward. A practical guide to support, safety and comfort in the early, middle and late stages for families.
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What doctors mean by an Alzheimer's prognosis, how today's treatments fit in, why the outlook differs by person and how families can find hope and stability.
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Alzheimer's is a life-limiting illness, yet many people live with it for years. Learn what the averages mean, why complications matter and how to plan with care
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