Clinical trials are essential to help improve treatments, therapies and diagnostic techniques for Alzheimer’s disease and hopefully, one day find a cure. However, there’s a lot of misinformation out there so we’ve put together a list of myths and facts about clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease based on information from the…
The Univesity of Maine is hosting an art exhibition featuring New York artist Jason Bard Yarmosky’s grandmother, who has Alzheimer’s disease. MORE: Look inside the brain of an Alzheimer’s patient. According to a report on Bangor Daily News, Yarmosky has been painting pictures of his grandparents for…
Over the years, researchers have focused on the connection between firefighting and various diseases, including cancer and heart disease, but could firefighters also be more at risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? MORE: The seven stages of Alzheimer’s disease. According to an article on firechief.com, although there has yet…
One of the most frustrating symptoms of living with a chronic illness is brain fog. There are medications to treat many symptoms of chronic diseases, but sadly there isn’t yet a pill that takes away brain fog. However, there are ways to deal with it so patients can minimize its effects and…
Service dogs can provide a helping hand for anyone suffering from dementia. They can be taught hundreds of small tasks that can really make a big difference to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease patients, giving them back some autonomy, allowing them to get more out of life and taking some of the burden from caregivers.
Shazam, the app that displays song lyrics as they’re playing, has teamed up with Innocean Worldwide U.K., Tristan Lenczner, and Alzheimer’s Society U.K. to raise awareness of the disease among younger generations. MORE: Alzheimer’s Society explains how the brain works. Although Alzheimer’s disease tends to…
Service dogs are typically thought of as necessary companions for the visually impaired, but service and therapy dogs can be a practical solution for people with a variety of chronic illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease. As well as being a trusted friend, service dogs can expand owners’ motor abilities, granting them new independence…
Gentle exercise has many health benefits, particularly for anyone suffering from a chronic illness. In this video, personal trainer Ryan Krane demonstrates some simple exercises that can help counter the effects of chronic fatigue. MORE: Tracking early-onset Alzheimer’s patients could be key to finding a cure. Krane shares…
Dementia with Lewy bodies is a type of dementia that shares similarities to Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. In this video from the Alzheimer’s Society, we find out more about the condition and how it affects those who live with it. MORE: …
This short informative video from the Alzheimer’s Society gives a brief overview of how the brain works and some of its functions. It explains that the brain is the most complex organ in our body and is made up of billions of nerve cells (neurons) that are…
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