I thought my brain fog was due to cholesterol meds – it was dementia
Jim Rogers thought his brain fog and absent-mindedness was due to stress or a side effect of cholesterol medication. Then he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at just 55.
Jim Rogers thought his brain fog and absent-mindedness was due to stress or a side effect of cholesterol medication. Then he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at just 55.
Now, having lived with dementia for several years, I can share that one of my greatest concerns is not my memory loss. This is what it is instead.
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It wasn’t until a friend mentioned to Pam Eade that her husband was often finishing sentences for her that she found out she had dementia.
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My dad was my hero but when he was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2020, our roles began to reverse.
This is the year to be optimistic about dementia, with eight game changers that are starting to translate into the real world.
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They may be the windows to the soul but it’s now been found eyes can provide crucial insight into the brain, which can potentially help detect diseases like dementia, multiple sclerosis and diabetes.
A once-a-day wonder drug that could be the “holy grail” in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease is a step closer to becoming a reality after a huge win.
The drug currently being trialled is just one step away from being hailed as the “holy grail” of treating memory loss and cognitive decline. Here’s how the new medication works.
People who took part in a world-first program that involved making changes in these four key areas experienced major benefits expected to delay dementia’s onset.
A new online tool has been able to predict what age older adults will get Alzheimer’s. And it may give people the chance to plan their dementia care while they are still able to.
A promising discovery
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