Alzheimer Exercise
Studies show that physical activity can help to reduce the symptoms of Alzheimer's.
Studies show that physical activity can help to reduce the symptoms of Alzheimer's.
Alzheimers Study
A new study of baby boomers shows that by 2010 there could be 500,000 new cases of Alzheimer's in the United States.
A new study of baby boomers shows that by 2010 there could be 500,000 new cases of Alzheimer's in the United States.
Mental Age
Signs of mental decline start years before death, even if a patient doesn't have dementia.
Signs of mental decline start years before death, even if a patient doesn't have dementia.
Frailty Alzheimers
Physical frailty may be a sign of heart disease.
Physical frailty may be a sign of heart disease.
Alzheimers Scans
PET scans may be able to detect plaques linked to Alzheimer's disease.
PET scans may be able to detect plaques linked to Alzheimer's disease.
Women Memory
Studies show women are twice as likely to develop dementia later in life than men.
Studies show women are twice as likely to develop dementia later in life than men.
Silver Alert
Kevin Tibbles reports on a new technology that can help track the whereabouts of people with Alzheimer's as they wander away from their homes.
Kevin Tibbles reports on a new technology that can help track the whereabouts of people with Alzheimer's as they wander away from their homes.
Project Lifesaver
When a 79 year-old man from New Jersey wandered away, his wife was able to contact the police and have him found right away. The man was wearing a tracking device he received from the police for free.
When a 79 year-old man from New Jersey wandered away, his wife was able to contact the police and have him found right away. The man was wearing a tracking device he received from the police for free.
MRI Alzheimers
A new MRI technique is helping doctors detect Alzegeimer's earlier and faster.
A new MRI technique is helping doctors detect Alzegeimer's earlier and faster.
Memory Confidence
Researchers find that confidence-boosting classes for the aging increases their memory.
Researchers find that confidence-boosting classes for the aging increases their memory.
HDL Dementia
Studies show patients with low levels of HDL are at a higher risk for dementia.
Studies show patients with low levels of HDL are at a higher risk for dementia.
Dementia IQ
Studies show that signs of impending dementia may be detected as early as childhood.
Studies show that signs of impending dementia may be detected as early as childhood.
Alzheimers
Doctors and researchers are hoping to use a series of tests to decipher between alzheimers and simple memory disorders in patients.
Doctors and researchers are hoping to use a series of tests to decipher between alzheimers and simple memory disorders in patients.
Alzheimers Gene
Scientists say they have found another gene linked to alzheimers.
Scientists say they have found another gene linked to alzheimers.
Alzheimers
Robert Bazell reports on a growing number of older Americans who are experiencing "mild cognitive impairment," a condition that usually becomes Alzheimer's.
Robert Bazell reports on a growing number of older Americans who are experiencing "mild cognitive impairment," a condition that usually becomes Alzheimer's.
Dementia Test
The standard test used to assess dementia risk may need to be altered for people with higher education.
The standard test used to assess dementia risk may need to be altered for people with higher education.
Senior Sleep
Seniors are known to be lousy sleepers - now researchers are figuring out why - and the answer may surprise you!
Seniors are known to be lousy sleepers - now researchers are figuring out why - and the answer may surprise you!
Alzheimers Exercise
Older adults with early Alzheimer's who exercise experience less brain shrinkage.
Older adults with early Alzheimer's who exercise experience less brain shrinkage.
Alzheimer's Communication
Families having problems communicating with loved one's suffering from Alzheimer's may need to take a look at their methods.
Families having problems communicating with loved one's suffering from Alzheimer's may need to take a look at their methods.
Avoiding Age-Related Memory Loss
A healthy lifestyle may help keep your memory sharp as you age.
A healthy lifestyle may help keep your memory sharp as you age.
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