How Our Memory Makes Mistakes—and How We Can Improve It
A Q&A with Daniel L. Schacter, PhD, about “The Seven Sins of Memory” and how past memories influence future memories too.
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Journalist Natalie Morales Uses Platform to Fight Alzheimer’s
A Q&A with Natalie Morales, an Alzheimer’s disease advocate inspired by her mother-in-law, Kay Rhodes.
UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Tackles Alzheimer’s Disease Challenges
A Q&A with UsAgainstAlzheimer’s COO Russ Paulsen, about the funding fight, early detection and caregiving challenges.
Alzheimer’s Disease: New Drugs & Research Discoveries
Let’s explore what causes Alzheimer’s disease—and new drugs and promising research that can improve treatment.
Why Are Women at a Greater Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Nearly 2/3 of Americans with Alzheimer’s are women. The exact cause is unknown, but there are several contributing factors.
6 Ways to Bring Joy to a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease
It’s hard to watch dementia slowly descend over someone you love. But it is possible to spark some joy in a person with Alzheimer’s disease.
Using AI to Treat Aphasia
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a valuable tool to help people with aphasia communicate more effectively.
Promising Treatments for Aphasia
People with aphasia struggle with expressing themselves. Regardless of the cause of aphasia, therapy is the mainstay of treatment.
Lost for Words? Understanding Aphasia
Most people in the U.S. had no idea what aphasia was until 2022 when we learned beloved actor Bruce Willis had it. Understanding aphasia is key to managing this challenging condition.
5 Diseases that Affect Women Differently
Some diseases and conditions affect women disproportionately more than men—or differently.