Alzheimer's

15-Year-Old Creates Sensor To Prevent Alzheimer's Patients From Wandering

Kenneth Shinozuka, 15, won a Science Action award for his wearable sensor, which detects when an Alzheimer's patient wanders and sends a signal to caregivers.

Even Without Their Memories, Alzheimer's Patients Feel Strong Emotions

While Alzheimer's patients may forget your face and name, they won't forget the happiness you bring them.

Adapting Brains Can Have Amyloid Plaques Without The Alzheimer's

Scientists have found that the brain can compensate for the presence of amyloid plaques in some instances, helping it to retain function.

Mental Decline In Elderly Can Increase Risk Of Stroke

Mental Decline Is Often A Warning Of Impending Stroke

Though strokes have long been linked to subsequent mental decline, a new study now finds that the opposite may also be true. Declining mental function may increase risk of strokes.

Race And Ethnicity Is Less Likely To Increase Your Risk Of Impaired Cognition Later In Life

Read A Book Today For Better Memory Tomorrow

Ethnicity has long been thought to have an impact on cognitive impairment later in life, but a new study finds that it might actually be the level of intellectual stimulation one has had during childhood.

99% Of Alzheimer’s Drug Trials In The Past Decade Have Failed

Only one successful drug has been developed in Alzheimer’s disease drug trials over the past decade, leaving many scientists concerned about a lack of new therapies.

Learn A Second Language For Better Mental Health In Old Age

For people who wish to delay the onset of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, learning a second language may be just the training their brain needs.

Getting Old? New Cognitive Test May Soon Decide

New Test May Soon Tell Whether You Have Alzheimer's, Or You're Just Getting Old

A new ground breaking cognitive test is making it easier to determine who has Alzheimer's and who is just experiencing typical memory loss from aging.