Mary Chapman, features writer —

As part of this month’s observance of World Alzheimer’s Month, supporters intend to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia by pointing out the risk factors associated with the disorders. The Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) organizes the event, working with and supporting patient groups in…

For many people, the month of June is for cookouts, picnics, and hanging out at the beach. For the Alzheimer’s disease community, though, it’s also Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month — a time for educating others about the progressive neurodegenerative disorder and advocating for the approximately 55 million…

From sporting teal to getting a virtual memory screening, supporters across the U.S. are marking National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, observed each November, to call attention to the progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the 6.2 million people it’s thought to affect. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering a…

The fifth annual “Dance Party to End ALZ” is on tap for Sunday, Nov. 13, in Nashville, Tennessee, to support the Alzheimer’s Association’s research grant program. The star-studded night of music, dancing, and fundraising, which takes place at the Wildhorse Saloon starting at 6 p.m. CST, will be hosted…

Every September, during World Alzheimer’s Month, supporters around the world call attention to Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia in an effort to challenge stereotypes about the conditions. World Alzheimer’s Day is Sept. 21. More than 50 million people globally are thought to be living with dementia,…

Cannabis researcher MedPharm has been granted funding to study the effect of phytocannabinoids — naturally occurring chemicals, called cannabinoids, from marijuana plants — on Alzheimer’s disease, with the ultimate aim of treatment development. The new funding comes from the Colorado State University Institute of Cannabis Research (ICR). It was…

Assisted Living Locators, a nationwide placement and referral service for seniors, is again set to support the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, touted as the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s disease care, support, and research. The event is presented by the Alzheimer’s Association…

Residents in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas will be among the first to have access to a minimally invasive diagnostic test for Alzheimer’s disease. The DISCERN test, by SYNAPS Dx (SDx), will be commercially launched in Texas because of the state’s relatively high number of people…

The author of a new book on Alzheimer’s disease is raising questions about whether aging should be more of a concern when it comes to U.S. political leaders. “Age is the biggest risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease,” stated a press release from author Lisa Skinner, announcing the…

Posit Science, which produces the BrainHQ app, is collaborating with the YMCA of San Francisco to establish a model community-based program for dementia prevention. Posit Science received a $465,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop the program with the YMCA and input from brain health experts at…