CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - The University of Virgina Health System (UVA Health) has revealed new research which indicates a prescription drug already being used to help suppress a virus affecting millions could now also be used to prevent Alzheimer's disease. What is Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. "Alzheimer's disease is the biological process that begins
ATHENS, Ga - People living in greener, more walkable neighborhoods may face a lower risk of developing dementia, while those exposed to more air pollution might face a higher risk, according to a large review of existing studies. The findings, published in Ageing Research Reviews, highlight connections between environmental factors and brain health as people
GRAND RAPIDS—Samaritas, a health and human services nonprofit, announced a partnership with Netherlands-based 1Minuut to introduce assisted reality to care for older adults with dementia. The Samaritas Caregiver Accessible Resources Education Services (CARES) Program is delivered Glass Enterprise Edition 2, a small, lightweight non-medical wearable device with a glanceable display for hands-free work, together with 1Minuut’s Genzõ app, to
