"My research looks at very important cells in the brain called microglia. Their job is to protect other brain cells we call neurons, which send information around the brain. We think in Alzheimer’s disease the microglia become exhausted and they can’t function as well as they should, and this could be linked with the damage that happens to the brain as Alzheimer’s disease progresses."
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"Light physical activity—even an activity as simple as retrieving your mail or taking the dog on a walk—could keep your brain healthy, according to new evidence from Boston University School of Medicine."
"My grandfather is currently living with dementia and communicating with him has become challenging. When we’re helping him get ready for the day or prepare for a meal, we often give him visuals when he is having a difficult time telling us what he wants. Seeing items can help him recall things easier than trying to recall them by memory. Having patience and listening closely are also important in helping him maintain dignity while navigating the disease."
"A hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease is memory loss, occurring during the later stages of the disease. But what if it was possible to restore memories? Researchers in Buffalo, New York are investigating how this could be possible."
"In a recent survey, the Lewy Body Dementia Association found that 80 percent of participants with Lewy body dementia (LBD) were misdiagnosed and it took about three doctors to accurately diagnosis the condition. Michael Belleville, a patient advocate, was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s at 52 years old, but later learned he is living with Lewy body dementia. Now, he talks about how doctors can improve how they diagnose patients and how to live well with LBD."
"How quickly do we experience the benefits of exercise? A new University of Maryland study of healthy older adults shows that just one session of exercise increased activation in the brain circuits associated with memory - including the hippocampus - which shrinks with age and is the brain region attacked first in Alzheimer's disease."
"An older adult’s low awareness of scams may be an indicator that he or she may receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment in the future, according to the results of a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine."
"U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) have cosponsored legislation aimed at helping more patients newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease become aware they can access care planning and other services under Medicare."
"Researchers have developed synthetic peptides that can target and inhibit small, toxic aggregates related to Alzheimer’s disease."
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