Here's a study that made me a little nervous. Researchers at the University of Washington - Seattle found an association between difficulty hearing in complex situations and memory impairment. They call ... Read More

While I'm grateful for the current selection of Alzheimer's treatments, it's common knowledge that there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, and the FDA-approved medications available are only thought to ... Read More

Could a nutrient-rich drink actually improve brain function in those with mild Alzheimer's disease? Researchers in Amsterdam think so after a successful clinical trial based on research findings from the ... Read More

Earlier this month, I attended the 6th Annual Rocky Mountain Geriatrics Conference (RMGC) in Salt Lake City, Utah. Since this was my first time attending, I wasn't sure what to ... Read More

I was intrigued by the title of the teleclass that Caregiving.com is offering to family caregivers: Your Truth that Leads to Your Team. The 3-week class is designed to "help ... Read More

Today, Alzheimer's organizations around the world worked together to raise awareness of Alzheimer's as a global health problem. It's often noted that as many as 5 million people in the ... Read More

The United States Postal Service (USPS) did a great thing today by unveiling the Alzheimer's Social Awareness Postage Stamp. The stamp will be available for purchase starting October 17, 2008. ... Read More

A study that recently appeared in Archives of Neurology indicated that highly educated older adults may score higher on the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE), the most commonly used screening measure ... Read More

On October 16, 2008, the Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute (BRNI) will celebrate the scientific achievements of nine renowned researchers whose discoveries have helped us better understand the aging brain, memory, ... Read More

A recent study testing the efficacy of AZD3480, an experimental drug for Alzheimer's disease, obtained inconclusive results. This isn't surprising, considering that other experimental Alzheimer's medications have created false hopes before ... Read More

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will launch a new web resource on September 18, 2008 designed specifically for caregivers of those with Medicare. Ask Medicare will help caregivers ... Read More

A six year, $16 million grant from the National Institute on Aging will help Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis lead an international coalition to study early-onset Alzheimer's ... Read More

A study that appeared in a recent issue of Archives of Internal Medicine reported that both low and high levels of the hormone thyrotropin are associated with an increased risk ... Read More

Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders (SAGE) will offer its Fourth Annual National Conference on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Aging on October 12 - ... Read More

A few months ago, I expressed concern over the frequent use of antipsychotic medications to manage behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, given that those taking these kinds of drugs are ... Read More