Dementia

Can Alzheimer’s Disease Be Diagnosed During Life?

By Andrew E. Budson M.D. on April 14, 2019 in Managing Your Memory

Previously we had to wait until autopsy to diagnose Alzheimer’s. Now it can be made with 85-95% certainty by a lumbar puncture or amyloid PET scan.

Previously we had to wait until autopsy to diagnose Alzheimer’s. Now it can be made with 85-95% certainty by a lumbar puncture or amyloid PET scan.

How to Treat Anxiety and Depression in People with Dementia

By Andrew E. Budson M.D. on March 31, 2019 in Managing Your Memory

Does your loved one have depression, anxiety, irritability, or agitation from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia? Here are medications and other treatment options that may help.

Does your loved one have depression, anxiety, irritability, or agitation from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia? Here are medications and other treatment options that may help.

Can Vitamins Help to Prevent Dementia?

By The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on March 28, 2019 in Evidence-Based Living

A body of data suggests that the evidence is limited.

A body of data suggests that the evidence is limited.

Don’t Call Your Mom—Video Chat Instead

By Susan McQuillan M.S., RDN on December 21, 2018 in Cravings

New research shows that face-to-face communication can go a long way toward staving off depression in older people.

New research shows that face-to-face communication can go a long way toward staving off depression in older people.

8 Principles for Communicating with People with Dementia

By Andrew E. Budson M.D. on November 19, 2018 in Managing Your Memory

Learning how to best communicate with those who have cognitive impairment can help prevent irritability, agitation, and aggression.

Learning how to best communicate with those who have cognitive impairment can help prevent irritability, agitation, and aggression.

“Keep Asking Questions"

By Greg O'Brien on October 31, 2018 in On Pluto

If there were ever a bipartisan cause to unite in a day of polarization, hatred, and violence beyond measure, it is Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

If there were ever a bipartisan cause to unite in a day of polarization, hatred, and violence beyond measure, it is Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Why Some People Rally for One Last Goodbye Before Death

By Marilyn A. Mendoza Ph.D. on October 10, 2018 in Understanding Grief

Why do some people suddenly appear to get better in the final hours of life?

Why do some people suddenly appear to get better in the final hours of life?

Is It Normal Aging or Alzheimer's?

By Dianne Grande Ph.D. on August 26, 2018 in In It Together

Are you wondering if your forgetfulness is normal? Here are 10 early signs that it might be Alzheimer's.

Are you wondering if your forgetfulness is normal? Here are 10 early signs that it might be Alzheimer's.

Redefining Love and Courage In Times of Duress

By Greg O'Brien on July 02, 2018 in On Pluto

Perhaps Ken didn’t see it coming last week as he passed away after a valiant, bruising battle against Alzheimer’s at age 52. Alzheimer's doesn’t respect demographics of any sort.

Perhaps Ken didn’t see it coming last week as he passed away after a valiant, bruising battle against Alzheimer’s at age 52. Alzheimer's doesn’t respect demographics of any sort.

The Psychology and Philosophy of Memory

By Neel Burton M.D. on June 22, 2018 in Hide and Seek

And 10 ways to improve your memory.

And 10 ways to improve your memory.

Better Brain Health: A Priority for Women

By Michelle Braun Ph.D., ABPP-CN on May 13, 2018 in High Octane Brain

Women have twice the rate of Alzheimer's as men, but powerful new research provides insights about enhancing women's brain health.

Women have twice the rate of Alzheimer's as men, but powerful new research provides insights about enhancing women's brain health.

Is Depression a Risk Factor for Dementia?

By Eugene Rubin M.D., Ph.D. on April 23, 2018 in Demystifying Psychiatry

A study that evaluated thousands of participants over several decades concluded that depressions occurring during middle age do not lead to dementia.

A study that evaluated thousands of participants over several decades concluded that depressions occurring during middle age do not lead to dementia.