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:
Predicting Alzheimer’s disease progression
A new study seeks to understand if amyloid or tau levels in the brain could predict the loss of brain matter over time. Read more here.
Fruits, vegetables, tea consumption linked with lower Alzheimer’s risk
Elderly people with diets rich in flavonols —a group of antioxidants found in fruits, vegetables and tea—may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. Read more here.
Certain personality traits in high school may lower dementia risk five decades later
For the first time, a study has shown that personality traits as a teenager may predict dementia risk over 50 years later. Read more here.
Alzheimer’s San Diego trains’ Gatekeepers’ to help people showing signs of dementia
New program teaches bankers, restaurant staff how to recognize Alzheimer’s disease symptoms. Read more here.
How one woman became the exception to her family’s Alzheimer’s history
A woman’s rare genetic mutation allowed her to evade symptoms for decades. Her escape gives new insight into the disease. Read more here.
Researchers explore lithium as treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
A new study examines lithium and it’s potential to in battling Alzheimer’s disease. Read more here.
