A new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet has shown that specific blood biomarkers could predict the onset of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, up to ten years before an actual diagnosis in older adults living independently.
People living with dementia are a hugely underserved group in so many ways, but dementia-supporting technology can offer better and longer independent living; Fiona Carragher, Director of Research and Influencing at Alzheimer’s Society, explains how.
A study has revealed that a 1 % decrease in deep sleep each year among individuals aged 60 and older can lead to a 27 % rise in the risk of developing dementia.
A UCL-led study has uncovered a potential surge in dementia cases, projecting that by 2040, up to 1.7 million people could be grappling with dementia in England and Wales.
Dr Deborah Lee from Dr Fox Pharmacy shares evidence on the link between poor mouth care and dementia risk, and the steps needed to promote better oral hygiene.
A recent study published in the British Journal of Pharmacology has shed light on the association between excessive salt consumption and cognitive impairment resulting from hypertension.
Getting lost affects the quality of life of community-dwelling people with dementia and their caregivers – could a Bluetooth tracking device really help?
Dr. Gerardo Fernandez, CSO ViewMind Inc, investigates how early is too early for the detection of Alzheimer’s disease and how soon in the disease’s trajectory detection can make a meaningful difference in a patient’s prognosis.
After decades of failure for Alzheimer’s researchers, Lecanemab could open the door to a new ear of drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease – the world's most common form of dementia.
