Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, affecting over 6.9 million individuals aged 65 and older in the United States and around 50 million individuals worldwide. A defining hallmark of AD is the accumulation of beta-amyloid and…
Dementia describes the progressive decline in human cognitive function, including changes in memory, language, behavior, and emotion. Studies have shown that the risk of dementia increases with age, most commonly affecting individuals aged 65 years and older. Given the wide…
Caregivers are crucial to assisting individuals in need of support with the activities of daily living. They can be family members assisting relatives or trained healthcare professionals. Some caregivers live-in with the person they’re assisting, while others work in shifts.…
Dementia is a broad term that describes a range of symptoms that affect cognitive function, including memory, perception, disposition, and conduct. When interviewed by the AARP, individuals diagnosed with dementia discussed the frequent blanks in their memory and difficulty expressing…
After receiving a new medical diagnosis, one can expect to start discussing treatment options, planning follow-up appointments with their primary doctor or specialist, and anticipating the next steps. While receiving a name for the symptoms afflicting one’s life can be…
The cell is the smallest self-sustaining component of a living organism. Cells can independently divide, grow, synthesize molecules, generate energy, and respond to environmental cues. In more complex organisms, such as humans, cells performing similar functions are grouped into tissues,…
On July 2, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved donanemab-azbt, known by the brand name Kisunla, as a treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. This was exciting news for Alzheimer’s patients and a significant victory for researchers, given…
Media includes all outlets used as a means of mass communication, including print forms, digital technology, and broadcast media. Media can inform, entertain and communicate topics to a larger audience, which is advantageous when sharing news and other new discoveries…
Dementia is a term used to describe a range of diseases that affect memory, thinking, personality, mood and other cognitive functions. It is further subdivided into three groups: primary, secondary, and reversible dementia. Primary dementia encompasses diseases such as Alzheimer’s…
In the modern age, we commonly apply labels such as isolated, lonely and alone to express our emotional states. We feel isolated when we spend Friday nights at home, while others may be out partying. We feel lonely when we…
