Tag Archive for: dementia

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.

Exercise Can Help Delay Dementia

Exercise has been studied more than other preventive methods. Endless studies show the positive power of physical activity to reduce the risk of dementia from any cause.

How Does Exercise Improve Brain Function?

Positive effects on the brain—brought about by exercise—are particularly beneficial for adults at risk of neurodegenerative diseases. But they are also helpful for everyone.

How and why neurological issues affect sleep

Neurological problems and poor brain health can have a potentially disastrous effect on a person’s sleep.

How sleep problems affect the brain

Sleep problems can negatively impact brain health in a variety of ways. But how? And why?

11 holiday gifts for a loved one with dementia

Discover thoughtful and practical holiday gift ideas tailored to bring comfort, joy, and connection to loved ones living with dementia.

Rethinking the stages of Parkinson’s disease

In an attempt to make sense of the phases of Parkinson’s disease, scientists consider a new way of looking at stages of advancement.