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July 22, 2023

Tony Bennett’s battle with Alzheimer’s: What to know about dementia and death

After singer Tony Bennett's death, several neurology experts shared with Fox News Digital what people should know about late-stage Alzheimer’s and its potentially fatal complications.

July 20, 2023

AI app helps aging adults manage their prescriptions with one photo: ‘Your personal health assistant’

“Together," a free iPhone app built on generative AI, is designed to help aging adults and their caregivers manage daily medications and other health care tasks. The creator shared insights.

July 19, 2023

West Virginia woman who is blind runs 5K race, ranks in her age group: ‘This is just the beginning’

A blind woman from West Virginia competed in the 2023 National Senior Games 5K — placing in her group at 74-years-old. She completed the race in 45 minutes.

July 18, 2023

Dementia patients who take opioids face 'worrisome' death risk, new study finds

A new study says that opioid use could put dementia patients at a higher risk of death. The research was recently revealed at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

July 18, 2023

New dementia drug 'has given me hope’: Alzheimer’s patients reveal their stories

The first new Alzheimer’s treatment in 20 years was granted full FDA approval in early July 2023. Two patients who participated in the clinical trials share personal experiences.

July 17, 2023

Alzheimer’s disease is most common in these US counties, new study finds

Older people in the eastern and southeastern U.S. have the largest prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, per new research revealed at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

July 16, 2023

Vision problems could mean higher dementia risk, study finds: 'Eye health and brain health are closely linked'

Older adults with vision problems may be more likely to develop dementia, a new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found. Experts reveal the link between eye health and brain health.

June 30, 2023

Talk therapy? AI may detect 'earliest symptoms' of dementia by analyzing speech patterns

A new artificial intelligence-powered tool called CognoSpeak aims to detect signs of dementia, Alzheimer’s and other memory disorders by analyzing a person’s speech and language patterns.

June 26, 2023

Be well: Prevent dangerous falls among older adults by taking key steps

Dangerous falls can be prevented with safety protocols. Fox News Digital spoke with Christynne Helfrich, PT, a physical therapist commercial consultant for Hinge Health in Illinois, for expert tips.

June 22, 2023

Daily use of low-dose aspirin may increase anemia risk in healthy older adults: study

A follow-up analysis on a National Institutes of Health-funded clinical trial found that daily aspirin use increases the risk of anemia by 20% in older adults who are otherwise healthy.