Dementia / Alzheimer's

One of the most distinct and individual characteristics we possess is our voice. We each have a unique sound and style of speaking, whether influenced by geography, family, or the language we speak. We also may have a distinct vocabulary, favorite words or phrases, or specific names we use to…

For a while now, we’ve been tracking progress toward the development of blood tests to determine whether someone has Alzheimer’s disease. In the last several weeks, that progress has moved forward with the FDA approval of 2 new blood tests to help sort through whether someone has evidence of the…

As an older adult, it’s likely no surprise to you that the Hearing Loss Association of America reports that hearing loss is a growing public health crisis in the US. After all, 1 in 3 adults aged 65 to 74 have some type of hearing loss, and for those aged…

By Kathleen Murphy New research challenges the idea that age alone should determine when women stop hormone therapy   For years, many women were led to believe that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was something they could use for a limited time in midlife – but something they should certainly reconsider…

So how is your working memory these days? Can you remember events from your childhood yet not recall the reason you’ve gone into your kitchen? Do you remember milestones that happened as a younger adult but now struggle to recall the exact days of birthdays or anniversaries? It’s natural that…

The English historian G.M. Trevelyan once said, “I have two doctors: my left leg and my right.” Perhaps there are no truer words to reflect the value of walking for your health and well-being. Even for those who can no longer muster great distances, a daily walk or two is…