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Cognitive decline can be avoided with simple everyday exercises, new study suggests

August 3, 2022

Cognitive decline can be avoided with simple everyday exercises, new study suggests

A new study presented on Tuesday shows that everyday motion exercises and activities can help senior citizens slow their cognitive decline.

Massachusetts mom is honored by her grown kids in picture-perfect portraits

April 27, 2022

Massachusetts mom is honored by her grown kids in picture-perfect portraits

As her mother, Anne, endured Alzheimer's disease, Massachusetts mom and small business owner Julie Centrella commissioned a series of portraits of her mom in an effort to capture her spirit; photographer Joe Wallace took these photos as part of a series he's been doing on Alzheimer's patients to help de-stigmatize the disease.

Ohio podcaster, nearly 80, shares hope, love, laughter: 'This day is the only thing I have'

March 24, 2022

Ohio podcaster, nearly 80, shares hope, love, laughter: 'This day is the only thing I have'

Everyone under the sun, it seems, has a podcast these days — and now, as of Feb. 2022, Ohio grandmother Ann Cavera has jumped into the podcasting waters, too, with a goal of spreading positivity plus lessons learned.

Alzheimer's disease impacting 6.5M older Americans

March 16, 2022

Alzheimer's disease impacting 6.5M older Americans

An estimated 6.5 million Americans ages 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new report.

Deaths among Alzheimer's patients increased by 26% during first year of COVID-19 pandemic: study

March 2, 2022

Deaths among Alzheimer's patients increased by 26% during first year of COVID-19 pandemic: study

Deaths among older Alzheimer's patients surged 26% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to New Hampshire and Massachusetts researchers.

Viagra may be promising drug candidate in treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

December 8, 2021

Viagra may be promising drug candidate in treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

A study led by the Cleveland Clinic finds sildenafil, commonly known as Viagra, could help prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease.

1950s-themed senior centers are providing comfort for people with Alzheimer's

December 2, 2021

1950s-themed senior centers are providing comfort for people with Alzheimer's

One in nine people over the age of 65 have some form of Alzheimer’s, and the disease is only becoming more common, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. There’s no cure for Alzheimer’s, but some senior day care centers are using 1950’s nostalgia to bring comfort to those with the disease.

Alzheimer’s disease preventative nasal vaccine to be tested at Boston hospital

November 16, 2021

Alzheimer’s disease preventative nasal vaccine to be tested at Boston hospital

Boston's Brigham and Women’s Hospital announced Tuesday that it would test a nasal vaccine for Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer's disease may be detectable by key blood test, study finds

November 12, 2021

Alzheimer's disease may be detectable by key blood test, study finds

A new blood test may identify more than 80% of people with increased likelihood of having amyloid in the brain, a protein that’s a risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease

Certain levels of sleep are important for maintaining cognitive function, study says

November 10, 2021

Certain levels of sleep are important for maintaining cognitive function, study says

In examining the relationship between sleep and cognitive function in preclinical and early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease, researchers found that sleeping for fewer than 4.5 hours and more than 6.5 hours per night is associated with cognitive decline.