Month: April 2025

A person with dementia, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, will eventually lose the ability to remember and understand basic information, including names, dates, and locations. A person with dementia gradually loses the ability to communicate, affecting their ability to reason correctly and express logical ideas.   If you are caring for someone with dementia, you may discover … Continue reading "Caregiver Tips: How to Communicate with Someone with Dementia"

Researchers tested a novel drug on people with a genetically inherited form of Alzheimer’s in a recent trial. It is almost impossible for someone who has dementia to prevent developing it. Gantenerumab helps remove amyloid plaques, which are one of the neurological characteristics of Alzheimer’s. The drug lowered some participants’ likelihood of developing the condition … Continue reading "Anti-Amyloid Drug May Lower Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Risk by 50%"

Research has indicated connections between the risk of dementia and changes in sleep patterns. According to a recent study, women over 80 who are more sleepy are at higher risk of developing dementia. During the 5-year study, women in their 80s who experienced increasing levels of daytime sleepiness were twice as likely to develop dementia … Continue reading "Daytime Sleepiness May Double Dementia Risk in Older Women: Study"