6/18/2013
The Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services has released an updated version of its National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease. ...
6/11/2013
A prospective study reveals that older adults with diabetes who had experienced an occurrence of hypoglycemia were twice as likely to develop dementia...
6/5/2013
A new study has found that highly educated individuals with Alzheimer’s can cope better with the disease thanks to cognitive reserves presumably built...
5/21/2013
The United Kingdom announced its plan to use its Presidency of the G8 – the international body comprised of the world's eight wealthiest Western count...
5/15/2013
The Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services met on Monday, April 29, to hear presentations from international partners on their e...
5/15/2013
A large survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that 13 percent of Americans aged 60 and older reported wor...
5/9/2013
A new study has found that those genetically predisposed to live longer are much less likely to suffer from dementia or other cognitive problems as th...
4/30/2013
New research indicates that older adults who follow the Mediterranean diet receive protection from memory loss and cognitive decline.
4/16/2013
Results of a new study indicate that exercise programs can slow the physical deterioration of individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, without ...
4/3/2013
Previous research has linked antipsychotics with an increased risk of stroke and mortality in older adults, and a new study indicates that most senior...
4/3/2013
The Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services will meet later this month, through an event that is open to the public, to hear pres...
3/19/2013
A new report finds that one in every three seniors now dies while suffering from Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. The number of deaths caused ...
3/19/2013
New research has found that stress-induced hormones produced by the brain can increase an individual’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and acce...
3/12/2013
A new study has found that more than one out of every seven cases of Alzheimer’s disease could be prevented by increasing the amount of physical activ...
3/6/2013
A new study suggests that helping seniors with dementia adopt a regular, healthy diet can improve their physical health and reduce symptoms of depress...
2/12/2013
As the population of the United States ages, the number of seniors diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to triple by 2050, according to a ne...
1/29/2013
Scientists have long known that memory deterioration is a natural part of aging, but new a study has found an explanation as to why forgetfulness is c...
1/23/2013
The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging released a report examining the strategies of five countries in regards to a rapidly growing population of ...
1/8/2013
Researchers say some brain changes found in adults with common gene variants linked to disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease can also be seen in the b...
12/18/2012
Even adjusting for factors like age, socioeconomic factors, and initial cognitive functioning, researchers found that feelings of loneliness increased...
12/4/2012
Researchers found that older adults, with or without Alzheimer’s, who exercise consistently, have more grey matter than their sedentary peers. Grey m...
10/30/2012
A new study of individuals over the age of 90 found that those who had difficulty performing a number of physical tasks, including walking and chair s...
9/26/2012
ALFA has launched the Stop Alzheimer’s Petition, which urges the President of the United States and members of Congress to make preventing and effecti...
9/11/2012
A new animal study out of the Washington University School of Medicine indicates that disruptions in an individual’s sleep-wake cycle may be an early ...
9/5/2012
Women with Alzheimer’s disease experience faster mental decline than men with the same condition, according to British researchers. This difference in...
8/28/2012
A University of California study found that women who brushed their teeth less than once a day had a 65 percent greater likelihood of developing demen...
8/7/2012
A new study finds that consistent use of computerized memory training programs can significantly improve memory and language skills in older seniors.
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7/24/2012
The Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services met Monday to discuss the implementation of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's ...
7/24/2012
Older adults with abnormal sleep patterns, whether it’s too much sleep, too little sleep, or restless sleep, have an increased risk of Alzheimer’s dis...
7/5/2012
The Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services will meet later this month, through an event that is open to the public, to discuss t...
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