Feeling Lonely Increases Alzheimer’s Risk

December 2, 2014

Older people who report feeling lonely are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, according to…

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Brain ‘Pacemaker’ Is Being Tested for Alzheimer’s Disease

December 2, 2014

Surgeons are testing a procedure called deep brain stimulation for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The technique,…

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In Advanced Alzheimer’s, Too Many Medications

November 25, 2014

More than half of nursing home residents with advanced Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia are taking at least…

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Rare Case Offers Hope for New Alzheimer’s Therapies

November 25, 2014

For about 20 years, the gene known as APOE has been recognized as a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. People…

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Grilled Meat May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

November 25, 2014

You may want to think twice before throwing the steaks on the grill. A new report suggests that compounds formed…

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Pills for Anxiety and Sleep Linked to Alzheimer’s

November 11, 2014

Long-term use of benzodiazepine medications, widely used to ease anxiety and promote sleep, is tied to an increased risk of…

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Memory Slips May Predict Dementia Years Later

November 11, 2014

People who worry that their memory is slipping are more likely than their peers without memory concerns to develop Alzheimer’s…

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Feelings Linger as Memory Fades

November 11, 2014

People with Alzheimer’s disease may not recall a visit from a loved one. But feelings from the visit may linger…

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Antidepressant Shows Benefits, and Risks, for Agitation of Alzheimer’s

November 1, 2014

Agitation is a common problem in people in the more advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease, but there are few effective…

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Six Medical Tests and Treatments That People With Alzheimer’s May Not Need

November 1, 2014

Doctors who specialize in treating elderly patients have compiled a list of common medical practices that consumers should talk to…

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Coordinated Care Lets Alzheimer’s Patients Stay at Home Longer

November 1, 2014

Elderly men and women with Alzheimer’s and other serious memory problems who got home visits and care assessments from a…

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Petri Dish Breakthrough May Hasten Search for Treatments and a Cure

October 13, 2014

A team of Boston scientists have discovered a way to grow human brain cells in a petri dish, which will …

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People With Alzheimer’s More Likely to Get Pacemakers

September 2, 2014

People who have Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are more likely to get pacemakers than their peers with…

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Veterans With Brain Injuries at Increased Alzheimer’s Risk

September 2, 2014

Veterans who have survived traumatic brain injuries are 60 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of…

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Alzheimer’s Research at the Fisher Centers

August 27, 2014

The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation primarily funds two centers located in New York City. The Fisher Center …

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Finding a Doctor

August 27, 2014

Alzheimer’s Treatment Centers The National Institute on Aging supports about 30 multi-disciplinary Alzheimer’s disease centers across the country. These are…

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Alzheimer’s Care

August 27, 2014

Alzheimer's disease is a chronic illness. Its course may range from a few years up to 20 years. Alzheimer's symptoms…

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Alzheimer’s Research Aimed at Prevention

August 27, 2014

What research is being done to try to prevent Alzheimer’s disease? The research focus now is turning to prevention trials,…

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Alzheimer’s Research on Treatment

August 27, 2014

What kinds of new drugs are being tested in clinical trials? Today, an estimated 50 to 60 compounds are presently…

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Alzheimer’s Research on Diagnosis

August 26, 2014

Why is research on diagnosis important? Improving early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is a primary goal of much research. Drug treatments…

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Alzheimer’s Research on Caregiving

August 26, 2014

What has research revealed about effective interventions for Alzheimer’s caregivers? A large and rigorous long-running trial at New York University…

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New Drug Shows Mixed Results Against Early Alzheimer’s

August 25, 2014

A new drug designed to treat Alzheimer’s disease showed mixed results in a mid-stage study designed to test safety and…

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B Vitamins Fail to Prevent Alzheimer’s

August 25, 2014

Many people take B vitamins in the hopes of warding off Alzheimer’s disease and keeping the mind sharp. But a…

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Pesticide Exposure Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

August 13, 2014

Exposure to the pesticide DDT may raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease years later, a new study suggests. The finding…