Aphasia: Word Jumbles in Alzheimer's

LANGUAGE: Aphasia affects a person's ability to communicate. It affects language functions, such as speaking, understanding what others say, and naming common objects. Learn its causes, types and a few tips.

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Our Eyes Offer a Promising Alzheimer's Screen

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Alzheimer’s is difficult to diagnose, but researchers now have a promising new screening tool, using the window to the brain: the eye.

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Communicating Pain in Dementia

A British study has found the brain's core for the "it hurts" experience. Think of what this could do for people with limited communication abilities, such as people with dementia.

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Aphasia in Dementia: Word Jumbles

Aphasia affects a person's ability to communicate. It affects language functions, such as speaking, understanding what others say, and naming common objects. Learn its causes, types and a few tips.

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Blood Test Finally Available to Diagnose Alzheimer's

DIAGNOSIS: A highly sensitive blood test has reached the market that can identify whether it is likely a patient has amyloid plaques in the brain, or not. Amyloid plaques are among the strongest pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s. Learn more.

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Capgras Syndrome: When Dementia Misidentifies a Face

DIAGNOSIS: In Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer's, people can lose their ability to recognize faces. If this leads to a false belief, such as a person being an imposter, the diagnosis is Capgras Syndrome. It can be incredibly stressful for everyone involved. Learn the latest from Western University.

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Computers Scan Health Records for Undiagnosed Alzheimer’s

Researchers are working on a new tool that can be used in primary care settings to scan electronic health records for missed dementia cases, to get patients help earlier.

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Coronavirus' Brain Impact

In some cases, COVID-19 patients may present with neurological symptoms. Having an MRI while at the hospital, as well as monitoring after hospitalization, are important tools in an optimal treatment strategy. Learn more.

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Dementia & Osteoporosis - One Drug for Both

MEDICATION: The most common drug for Alzheimer's also increases bone mass in mice. Find out what this means for people with dementia in fear of bone fractures, as well as conditions like osteoporosis or periodontitis.

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Through Laughter & Tears: Dementia with Pseudobulbar Affect

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Two million Americans with Alzheimer's, stroke and other neurologic conditions suffer from symptoms of PBA. They have uncontrollable outbursts of crying or laughing. See the movie trailer and learn more about it.

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Nuedexta to Relieve Outbursts of Laughter or Tears in Alzheimer's

PseudoBulbar Affect (PBA) is a distressing neurologic condition characterized by sudden and uncontrolled outbursts of laughing and/or crying. Learn how Nuedexta, a new drug in final trials, will specifically help people with Alzheimer's and dementia who are affected by PBA.

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