Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a fundamental role in recognition memory -- how the brain registers the difference between new and familiar objects and forms long-term ...

New drugs for early Alzheimer’s disease may allow people to live without help for up to 39 additional months, a new study estimates. But experts urge caution.

The Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter announced two new hires, both will be as care service managers.

The Auburn United Methodist Church's nonprofit REACH Community Respite Ministry received a $6,000 grant from the Alzheimer’s ...

Love doesn't fade when one member of a family develops Alzheimer's disease, but times of intimacy like Valentine's Day can ...

It’s a slow and painful goodbye for patients and loved ones — but some are determined to fight back. At the University of ...

Doug Whitney was supposed to develop Alzheimer's by 50. Now scientists are trying to understand why his brain remains healthy ...

The biomarker test is a spinal tap test (also called a lumbar puncture) that uses a needle to remove cerebrospinal fluid (i.e ...

Take a look around your home and you'll find yourself surrounded by familiar comforts—photos of family and friends on the ...

Getting an accurate and timely diagnosis of dementia is important. However, for younger people it can often take much longer. There can be specific reasons for this, including: Young-onset dementia is ...

Whether you're curious to explore a healthy brain or brains affected by Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, or Frontotemporal dementia, the choice is yours. Tailoring ...

All applications must fall within Alzheimer’s Research UK’s remit which covers biomedical research in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Alzheimer’s Research UK funds research into treatment, ...