Newest BrainBeat podcast offers tips for dementia caregivers
The latest BrainBeat podcast features Dr. Maureen O’Connor and spotlights the difficult journeys of dementia caregivers.
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7 tips for navigating holidays with a loved one who has dementia
The holidays are upon us, and taking certain steps can help make the experience easier for loved ones with dementia.
When age is really just a number
SuperAgers are people who are over 80 years old with the cognition of a 50- or 60-year-old. How did they get that way?
What not to miss at the 43rd annual NAN Conference
The 43rd annual NAN Conference will be packed with informative sessions and research about brain science.
Three decades of fighting for brain health
Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.) has spent more than three decades fighting for brain health in Congress. Here’s why.
Do brain training games really work?
Brain training games allege they can help people improve cognition and keep their minds sharp. But can they?
Physical activity a key to brain health
Being physically active is critically important for general health, heart health, and brain health, too.
Hemsworth raises awareness about genetic testing and dementia
Chris Hemsworth, the actor who plays Thor, has tested positive for a gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease. What does this mean?
Mourning of the inanimate
Giving care to a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is never easy. When you’re in your 30s, it’s excruciating.
Running through a diagnosis of dementia
Following a dementia diagnosis, Tom and Becky White remain determined to run a race in every state. This is their story.