More than 6 million Americans ages 65 and up are living with Alzheimer’s, including nearly 36,000 Nebraska residents.

“He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” This famous and familiar quote from German philosopher Frederich Nietzsche illustrates the need for one to find meaning in life’s ...

Dec. 19, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a surprising link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer's disease in a subset of people.

I have a special interest in Alzheimer’s disease. For nearly 25 years, I practiced general neurology in Portland, Oregon, and some of my patients had dementia. In 2012, while doing a ...

A study from Washington University in St. Louis found taking suvorexant, a common insomnia medication, for two nights slightly decreased amyloid-beta and tau proteins linked to Alzheimer's.

Viruses like Covid and HSV-1 may trigger neurodegenerative diseases by causing protein accumulation in the brain, leading to conditions such as Alzheimer's and dementia. Researchers found that ...

A new study, released today in The BMJ, shows that taxi drivers die at lower rates from Alzheimer’s disease than people in other professions — potentially because the job involves exercising ...

During the holidays especially, how can I connect with someone who has late-stage Alzheimer’s disease? As Alzheimer’s disease progresses to the late or severe stage, there are still ways you ...

Alzheimer’s disease primarily affects people over the age of 65, but it’s never too early to be aware of the warning signs of this common brain disorder. And you may be able to detect them ...

You can fortify your defenses against Covid with a vaccine. But Alzheimer’s? The weapons against it are few and weak. Only two medications are believed to slow down Alzheimer’s Disease ...

Join our online community to share experiences with other people affected by dementia. Alzheimer's Society Companion Calls is a phone service that helps people with dementia and carers feel more ...