A weekly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia
Alzheimer’s Orange County compiles a weekly roundup of the latest news stories and developments about Alzheimer’s and dementia to keep you updated on what’s happening locally and all around the world. Check out this week’s headlines below:
What Do We Know About Diet and Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Can eating a specific food or following a particular diet help prevent or delay dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease? Many studies suggest that what we eat affects the aging brain’s ability to think and remember. Read more here.
49% of Americans are Concerned About Developing Alzheimer’s Disease
Learn about the predominant gender among caregivers, what people are doing to reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, and other revealing insights in this recent survey. Read more here.
A new way to think about Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s pathology and symptoms can vary from person to person. The story of a 67-year-old attorney’s ability to continue in his career despite showing biological evidence of Alzheimer’s is a great example of that. Read more here.
Where You Live Could Affect Your Chances of Developing Dementia
Living in a disadvantaged community may raise the risk that older adults will lose brain volume as they age – a process closely tied to cognitive decline and dementia, a new study suggests. Read more here.
Researching an eye exam that could diagnose Alzheimer’s disease decades before symptoms
New research out of the University of Rhode Island aims to prove an eye exam could someday be a way to diagnose this memory-robbing disease in its earliest stage before someone exhibits symptoms. Read more here.
