Feb. 15—Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia according to the OCCK in Salina, Kansas. Alzheimer's is diagnosed by ruling out other possibilities. The symptoms could be caused by a ...
While dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are terms that are often used interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing. Understanding the difference isn’t just helpful for clarity, it’s essential for ...
In older adults, even mild impairment can affect the brain. But there are simple ways to reduce the harm. By Dana G. Smith Adults over age 65 who experience vision loss have a nearly 50 percent ...
The anti-seizure drug gabapentin is used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting chemical messengers in the brain and nerves. Common side effects include ...
Yen Ying Lim receives funding from the NHMRC, ARC, MRFF and Alzheimer's Association. Diny Thomson is supported by an Australian government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship. Dementia is ...
Dementia impacts nearly seven million older adults in the U.S. But the devastating condition often progresses slowly, making it difficult to know if a loved one is struggling early on. However, recent ...
Lyndsey Collins-Praino receives funding from the National Health and Medical Council, the Medical Research Future Fund, the Australian Research Council and various philanthropic organisations. In ...