Dementia / Alzheimer's

In this season of giving, it’s probably no surprise that older adults are even more vulnerable than usual to giving away (or being scammed out of) their hard-earned money- and not just because they’re generous gift-givers. As Dr. Kathleen Wilber, Director of the Secure Old Age Lab at the University…

Do you get nervous when you feel confused or have forgotten a name or important milestone? Are you left to wonder if something is happening inside your brain? If so, then join the club. It seems a significant number of us worry that we are likely to develop dementia down…

For many, there’s nothing quite like the rich, creamy taste of premium ice cream or the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of a hot buttered roll. But while your tastebuds lust for these high-fat flavors, your heart may know something different. Despite suggestions that high-fat dairy is harmless to ingest, the reality is…

Generally speaking, the news about Alzheimer’s continues to be sobering. Right now, close to 6 million people have Alzheimer’s in the US, and up to 47 million people worldwide, with expectations that those numbers could skyrocket in the decades to come. As populations age (and the risk of Alzheimer’s increases…

Maybe you have occasional memory lapses that we all seem to have when life is busy or we’re under stress. Or maybe you’re beginning to have more trouble remembering those pesky passwords for your computer. But otherwise, you feel fine and are able to go about your daily activities with…

One of the major problems facing dementia researchers, as well as patients and their families, is that a diagnosis often comes too late to initiate meaningful help and support. This is especially true with dementia, which can be caused by a number of different neurologic or vascular conditions. But now…