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Mental health
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Early detection of Alzheimer's may start with simple test - Harvard Gazette

An at-home olfactory test may identify Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms appear, enabling early intervention.
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago
Non-profit organizations

Memory cafes offer camaraderie and fun for people with dementia and their caregivers

Mental health
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Early detection of Alzheimer's may start with simple test - Harvard Gazette

An at-home olfactory test may identify Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms appear, enabling early intervention.
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago
Non-profit organizations

Memory cafes offer camaraderie and fun for people with dementia and their caregivers

more#cognitive-impairment
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Can this nasal spray slow down Alzheimer's? One couple is helping scientists find out

The nasal spray contains an experimental monoclonal antibody meant to reduce the Alzheimer's-related inflammation in Walsh's brain, marking a novel approach to treatment.
Alternative medicine
#caregiving
Medicine
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

She knew she might get Alzheimer's in her 30s. That didn't make it any easier.

Jaime Bortz struggles with early-onset Alzheimer's, a hereditary condition affecting her family, highlighting the emotional and caregiving burdens involved.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Grey Matter review feelgood Alzheimer's film is well-meaning life-lesson comedy

The film struggles to balance humor and sensitivity in addressing Alzheimer's and the caregiver experience.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I left my director job at Meta after becoming my dad's caregiver. Here's how I'm helping people like me.

Shauna Sweeney left her role at Meta to create an app for caregivers after experiencing the challenges of looking after her father with Alzheimer's.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Modern Love Podcast': Thanksgiving With My Wife and Girlfriend

Navigating caregiving and new love after a spouse's Alzheimer's diagnosis requires emotional complexity and resilience.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Writing

How Poetry Helps Dementia Caregivers Find Shelter from the Storm | KQED

Medicine
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

She knew she might get Alzheimer's in her 30s. That didn't make it any easier.

Jaime Bortz struggles with early-onset Alzheimer's, a hereditary condition affecting her family, highlighting the emotional and caregiving burdens involved.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Grey Matter review feelgood Alzheimer's film is well-meaning life-lesson comedy

The film struggles to balance humor and sensitivity in addressing Alzheimer's and the caregiver experience.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I left my director job at Meta after becoming my dad's caregiver. Here's how I'm helping people like me.

Shauna Sweeney left her role at Meta to create an app for caregivers after experiencing the challenges of looking after her father with Alzheimer's.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Modern Love Podcast': Thanksgiving With My Wife and Girlfriend

Navigating caregiving and new love after a spouse's Alzheimer's diagnosis requires emotional complexity and resilience.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Writing

How Poetry Helps Dementia Caregivers Find Shelter from the Storm | KQED

more#caregiving
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

Here's What To Know About Mosh From Shark Tank - Tasting Table

"Mosh, The Brain Brand, is not just another protein bar; it embodies a mission to raise awareness and support for Alzheimer's research and education rooted in personal experience."
Silicon Valley food
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Mike Wood, founder of Bay Area-based LeapFrog, dies at 72, report says

Mike Wood, founder of LeapFrog, passed away at 72 and chose physician-assisted suicide amid Alzheimer's diagnosis.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'Sopranos,' 'Wire' actor Charley Scalies - best known as 'Horseface' on HBO crime drama - dead at 84

Charley Scalies, known for his tough roles in 'The Wire' and 'The Sopranos', passed away at 84 after battling Alzheimer's in a nursing home.
Pittsburgh Steelers
#dementia
OMG science
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: 7 million people have Alzheimer's. Why is the Trump administration derailing research?

The NIH terminated a significant Alzheimer's study due to changing agency priorities, raising concerns about research funding.
Writing
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Will I be diagnosed with Alzheimer's like my mother?

The availability of a blood test for Alzheimer's raises complex emotional questions for those with a family history of the disease.
Mental health
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

This super common condition causes up to a third of all dementia cases - and treating it can delay onset

Treating hearing loss could delay the onset of dementia for numerous older adults.
OMG science
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: 7 million people have Alzheimer's. Why is the Trump administration derailing research?

The NIH terminated a significant Alzheimer's study due to changing agency priorities, raising concerns about research funding.
Writing
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Will I be diagnosed with Alzheimer's like my mother?

The availability of a blood test for Alzheimer's raises complex emotional questions for those with a family history of the disease.
Mental health
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

This super common condition causes up to a third of all dementia cases - and treating it can delay onset

Treating hearing loss could delay the onset of dementia for numerous older adults.
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more#drug-development
#gene-hackman
Film
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Gene Hackman and his wife both died of natural causes, authorities say

Gene Hackman died at 95, suffering from Alzheimer's and heart disease, days after the death of his wife, Betsy Arakawa, from a rare syndrome.
Writing
fromPage Six
1 month ago

Heartbreaking love notes found scattered around Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's home

Gene Hackman's love notes to his wife reveal their deep bond, even amid challenges like Alzheimer's before their untimely demise.
Film
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Gene Hackman and wife's causes of death devealed

Gene Hackman died due to cardiovascular disease exacerbated by Alzheimer's, while his wife Betsy Arakawa succumbed to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.
Film
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Gene Hackman and his wife both died of natural causes, authorities say

Gene Hackman died at 95, suffering from Alzheimer's and heart disease, days after the death of his wife, Betsy Arakawa, from a rare syndrome.
Writing
fromPage Six
1 month ago

Heartbreaking love notes found scattered around Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's home

Gene Hackman's love notes to his wife reveal their deep bond, even amid challenges like Alzheimer's before their untimely demise.
Film
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Gene Hackman and wife's causes of death devealed

Gene Hackman died due to cardiovascular disease exacerbated by Alzheimer's, while his wife Betsy Arakawa succumbed to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.
more#gene-hackman
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

Reframe perspectives on Alzheimer's disease

Recent advancements in Alzheimer's diagnosis and treatment can slow cognitive decline after diagnosis.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Lecanemab Alzheimer's therapy approved in Europe DW 04/15/2025

Lecanemab, the first Alzheimer's drug targeting disease processes, approved by the European Commission for early-stage treatment.
#family
NYC music
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Dave Matthews' mom Valerie dead at 89 after Alzheimer's battle

Dave Matthews mourns the passing of his mother, Valerie Matthews, who died after battling Alzheimer's disease.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Mental health

'I don't know if she recognises us any more' - Limerick woman on her mother's young-onset Alzheimer's disease

NYC music
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Dave Matthews' mom Valerie dead at 89 after Alzheimer's battle

Dave Matthews mourns the passing of his mother, Valerie Matthews, who died after battling Alzheimer's disease.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Mental health

'I don't know if she recognises us any more' - Limerick woman on her mother's young-onset Alzheimer's disease

more#family
OMG science
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

New drug could reduce risk of early-onset Alzheimer's disease

An experimental drug may halve the risk of Alzheimer's in genetically predisposed individuals, potentially paving the way for future treatments.
Wearables
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Two patients navigate the new Alzheimer's drugs

Two FDA-approved drugs (Leqembi and Kisunla) can slow Alzheimer's progression by over 25%, but results vary among individuals.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Did an Alzheimer's drug give Sue and Ken Bell more time? Maybe

"I think it helped," says her husband, Ken Bell. "But I'm not sure." That sort of uncertainty is common when it comes to Leqembi and Kisunla, two new Alzheimer's drugs approved since 2023.
Medicine
#dignity-in-dying
France news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Facing Early-Onset Alzheimer's, She Fought to Expand Assisted Suicide in Quebec

Sandra Demontigny fought for the right to choose medically assisted death in Quebec for those with incurable illnesses.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Books

She's Trying to Stay Ahead of Alzheimer's, in a Race to the Death

Irene Mekel seeks control over her death due to Alzheimer's, wanting to preserve dignity as cognitive decline progresses.
France news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Facing Early-Onset Alzheimer's, She Fought to Expand Assisted Suicide in Quebec

Sandra Demontigny fought for the right to choose medically assisted death in Quebec for those with incurable illnesses.
more#dignity-in-dying
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

In Hospitals and Hospices, Music as Care' Offers a New Kind of Comfort

After a halting reading of Bach's majestic Chaconne that would have drawn scorn from the critic in me, we both clearly heard him say thank you.
Digital life
Medicine
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Gardai investigating alleged sex assault on woman in her 90s while in hospital

A91-year-old woman with Alzheimer's was allegedly sexually assaulted in a hospital.
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