Supplements touting brain benefits may contain unauthorized ingredient
(Reuters Health) – Many supplements marketed for brain health may contain piracetam, an ingredient not proven effective for preventing or…
Large waist in normal-weight elderly tied to higher dementia risk
(Reuters Health) – Older adults with normal weight but a wider waist may be at a higher risk of developing…
Study shows more thinking problems in former pro soccer players
(Reuters Health) – A study of more than a thousand former professional soccer players has uncovered significantly more deaths from…
Dementia caregiving takes toll on sleep
(Reuters Health) – Family caregivers for dementia patients don’t sleep as long or as well as other adults of the…
Major surgeries linked to small decline in mental functioning in older age
(Reuters Health) – Major surgery may be tied to a small decline in cognitive functioning when we are older –…
Home health care aides often face verbal abuse from clients
For many home healthcare aides, verbal abuse from clients or clients’ family is a real problem, a U.S. study suggests.…
Democrats take aim as Trump abandons drug pricing plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats see U.S. President Donald Trump becoming increasingly vulnerable to criticism about healthcare costs after the administration’s…
Caregiver depression tied to more ER visits for dementia patients
(Reuters Health) – Dementia patients may go to the emergency room more often when their caregivers are depressed, a recent…
Music playlists could help dementia patients
Personalized music playlists that rekindle memories of childhood and happy moments may bring joy to dementia patients, because music can…
Heart problems may hasten cognitive decline
(Reuters Health) – Adults with clogged arteries carrying blood to the heart may be more prone to cognitive decline than…
Patients’ drug costs surge for some neurologic conditions
(Reuters Health) – Many patients with neurologic disorders like multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease have seen steep increases in…
Financial scam victims have higher risk of Alzheimer’s
(Reuters Health) – Older adults who are victims of financial scams may be more likely to develop dementia and Alzheimer’s…
What’s bad for the heart is also bad for the brain
(Reuters Health) – People who have risk factors for heart disease like diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity may also…
Biogen scraps two Alzheimer drug trials, wipes $18 billion from market value
CHICAGO/TOKYO (Reuters) – Biogen Inc and partner Eisai Co Ltd are ending two late-stage trials of their experimental Alzheimer’s disease…
Kathy Griffin Reveals Mom Maggie Has Dementia In Heartbreaking Post
Maggie Griffin, the mother of Kathy Griffin who starred alongside the comedian for six seasons on her reality show “My…
Facing Dementia: Do I Have Dementia? | Ep 1 | Full episode
By 2030, a projected 90000 or so Singaporeans are likely to have dementia. This series covers various aspects – from…
Dementia: A month in the life (FULL documentary) – BBC News
Subscribe to BBC News www.youtube.com/bbcnews Wendy, Keith and Christopher are three of more than 500000 people with dementia in the…
Facing Dementia: The Long Road Ahead | Ep 2 | Full episode
While many link dementia with old age, more people under 60 are being diagnosed with early-onset dementia. We look at…
Dementia risk doubles right after a stroke
(Reuters Health) – People who have recently experienced a stroke may be more than twice as likely to develop dementia…
Facing Dementia: Caregivers and Loved Ones | Ep 3 | Full episode
Caring for people with dementia can be challenging. We meet caregivers from different backgrounds and find out how dementia has…
Tracking Coal Waste & Robotic Pets: VICE News Tonight Full Episode (HBO)
VICE News meets a guy who flies drones over coal mines looking for violations. Trump heads to Indiana to speak…
What I See | Challenge Tomorrow – Ageing
Forgetting your own address, hallucinating, or buying things you already bought earlier in the day – journey into the world…
Fewer dementia patients die after surgery when nurses more educated
(Reuters Health) – Patients with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia may be less likely to die after surgery when they’re treated…
Top-quality nursing homes harder to access with mental health issues
(Reuters Health) – Even people with common and often treatable mental health problems like depression and anxiety may have a…