Alzheimer's Disease Risk Is High in People with Down Syndrome
With the dramatic increase in life expectancy among people with Down syndrome over recent decades, it has been observed they develop Alzheimer’s disease at a much younger age and at a much higher inci...
5 Juni 201816min
Identifying and Managing Dementia in the Hospital Setting
Research in dementia care has traditionally examined community and nursing home settings, leaving a gap in research on care for dementia patients during hospital stays. After identifying a need for im...
22 Maj 201819min
A Look Inside a Brain with Alzheimer’s Disease
The only true way to confirm a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is through a brain autopsy after death, but advancements in neuroimaging are giving scientists a clearer picture of what’s happening in ...
8 Maj 201811min
The Potential for Predicting Alzheimer’s Disease Through a Blood Test
Dr. Howard Federoff, a ground-breaking researcher of brain disorders, discusses his research relating to predicting Alzheimer’s disease through a blood test andshares his lifestyle habits for brain he...
24 Apr 201817min
What It Takes to Become a Dementia Friendly Hospital
The William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, was recently recognized as the first Dementia Friendly VA hospital in the country. We hear from Dr. Mary Wyman and Margaret F...
10 Apr 201816min
How Biomarkers and Brain Imaging Are Used to Detect Early Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease-related changes occur in the brain more than 15 years before a person experiences the memory and personality changes associated with the disease. By studying the disease in its ear...
27 Mars 201814min
Identification and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders in Older Adults
As we age, swallowing foods and liquids can become harder to do. When someone has trouble swallowing, it is defined as dysphagia. Dr. Nicole Pulia discusses dysphagia and its signs, effects, treatment...
13 Mars 201815min
Support After Diagnosis: Dementia Care Specialists and Dementia Friendly Communities
After a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, patients and caregivers can turn to local agencies and associations for education and support. Dementia friendly communities represent an in...
27 Feb 201811min
