Monoclonal antibody-based therapies, such as Donanemab, and Lecanemab, have been heralded as a huge step forward in the fight against dementia, but are the results too good to be true?

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When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it changes everything. Suddenly, your home needs to be more than just a place to live — it has to become a safe haven. Ensuring safety without sacrificing comfort is key. From daily routines to major adjustments, creating a supportive environment can help ease the journey for […]

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Alzheimer’s Disease is the seventh leading cause of death in humans, with over fifty million cases being reported globally1. Sufferers experience a gradual loss of brain function, with feelings of confusion, frustration, and anger frequently disclosed. Understandably, the implications can be profound for caregivers, too – reduction in productivity, social isolation and stress as an increased financial burden are […]

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Knowing the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia is vital if you are caring for an older person. Finding your keys in the refrigerator is often an indicator of fatigue or absent-mindedness, but it can also be a hint that you need to take measures to preserve your health. Half a million people […]

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Ever wonder how a fragrance can unlock a once-forgotten memory? In a study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, UC Irvine scientists have discovered that exposing older adults to complex smells while they slept, improved their cognitive and neural functioning.  The ability of smell to transport you to a time and place of the past can […]

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If you frequently run a marathon or do heavy aerobic exercise, you may be pleasantly surprised. A study by a team from the Federal University of São Paulo in Brazil suggests that training not only improves balance and posture but could also slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.1 Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease is one of […]

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Alzheimer’s disease is a life-threatening illness that affects people all over the world. Early disease detection with genetic tests continues to be developed to address a growing need. With Alzheimer’s, one can experience memory, thinking, and behaviour impairments when symptoms appear. As the disease worsens, the person may struggle with mobility and completing routine tasks.1,2 […]

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What is Alzheimer’s?  Alzheimer’s disease treatments are of high priority. As of 2021, approximately 55 million people worldwide live with Alzheimer’s or other neurodegenerative dementias.1 Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes loss or destruction of neurons in the brain. Neurons are the fundamental cells communicating information to, from, and within the brain. Early symptoms […]

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