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There’s no guaranteed way to prevent dementia, but some hobbies could strengthen your brain enough to fight it off according to some experts ...
Dementia remains a leading cause of disability and dependency among older adults, affecting an estimated 55 million people globally, according to the World Health Organization.
Dementia is much more common than you may know, a disease that can change everything about a person without many signs or ...
INNOVATOR Q&A Can favorite teen tunes help dementia patients? A Brown University study finds they can. “Music and Memory” explores how familiar music could reduce agitation and medication use ...
As the potential loss of $11 billion of federal health funding looms, memory cafe organizers believe their work may become even more important.
Health Memory cafes help dementia patients and their caregivers as federal cuts impact other care Published: Jun. 10, 2025, 9:38 a.m.
Memory cafes are small social gatherings for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. The events are cheap to run and can offer measurable benefits. Memory loss experts say they may become ...
And that support is for the patient and their caregiver — because both can experience social isolation and distress after a diagnosis.
The Alzheimer's Association launched a new free mobile application designed to support newly diagnosed dementia patients and their families as they navigate the early stages of the disease ...
An Invited Commentary published Wednesday in JAMA Network Open highlights vital new consensus on when to refer dementia patients to specialist palliative care. The commentary, authored by Laura J ...