It has been an interesting couple of weeks in the field of Alzheimer's disease. On one hand, there are some dire predictions about the number of people in coming decades that will have this disorder. On the other hand, there is some exciting news about potential treatments. These are important topics. However,... Read more
Ah, every morning, many of us get our “pick-me-up” from a cup or more of java. The increased number of coffee houses and chains that advertise or specialize in coffee grows every day. Now, some researchers are suggesting that caffeine, not just from coffee but from any source, can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Does this... Read more
One question I am frequently asked is "What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease?" On one level, the answer to this question is relatively easy and straightforward. Compare the definitions of dementia and Alzheimer's.
Dementia:
Dementia is an impairment of thinking and memory that interferes with a person's... Read more
Currently, any of us can go to the Web site from the National Institute of Health and find a list of over 100 (as of today, 141) research projects that are underway, and these projects need people who have Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. For our scientific knowledge to advance, people need to enter these research studies. ... Read more
Alzheimer's disease has hallmark changes in the brain, one of which is a collection of an abnormal type of protein, amyloid. Dr. Alzheimer, about a century ago, described plaques in the brains of patients with what we now call Alzheimer's disease. However, it has only been in the last few decades that there has been any understanding of... Read more
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