Learning another language may be one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy as you age
Age changes the way languages are learned, but adults remain capable of learning new languages throughout life.
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How the pro‑nicotine ‘wellness’ movement rebranded an addictive drug
Some wellness advocates claim that nicotine preserves cognitive function.
In memory care deserts, senior centers can help close the gap in brain‑related healthcare
Senior centers are often vital community hubs for older adults.
Dementia care navigators help Coloradans get the support they need
by Hillary Lum, University of Colorado Anschutz Latino Americans are 1.5 times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than white Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. In Colorado, nearly a quarter of the overall population identifies as Hispanic or Latino. As Coloradans age, more individuals and families
FDA Clears Two More Alzheimer’s Blood Test
Alzheimer’s blood tests make earlier treatment possible.
By September, Nearly a Third of Americans Will Live in States With Legal Aid in Dying
Patients must have the mental capacity to make the decision, which disqualifies those with dementia.
Does Menopause Increase Dementia Risk?
The loss of estrogen may make women more susceptible.
Taxi drivers rarely die of Alzheimer’s – how complex mental maps and spatial reasoning protect your brain
Figuring out a circuitous route between point A to point B can strengthen your brain.
Alzheimer’s Drug's Safety Examined in New Study
Leqembi meets clinical trial expectations.
Does Chronic Pain Harm Your Brain?
There is bad news for pain sufferers. Several large, long-term studies have found a connection between long-term pain and dementia. The association was even stronger for people who have: * Pain in several parts of the body * Pain that significantly interferes with everyday life * Headache pain * Depression * Older age
World Dementia Council Update: Biomarker Implementation
How to implement Alzheimer's biomarker testing into healthcare systems.
Hospice’s Bad Reputation Amid Fraud Crisis Will Hurt Patients, Industry Experts Warn
Overly punitive regulations could put California patients and taxpayers on the losing end.
Research
Frontotemporal Dementia Under-Recognized in Hispanics
Latinos have higher rates of dementia but are left out of research.
Research
Alzheimer’s proteins in blood linked to midlife cognition
A discovery that could lead to a blood test for Alzheimer's.
Prevention
High-Dose Flu Shot Linked to Lower Alzheimer's Risk in Older Adults
The high-dose flu vaccine may reduce Alzheimer's risk by 55%.
Prevention
World Health Organization: Let’s Prevent Dementia
Up to 45% of dementia risk is preventable according to the WHO.
Patient Care
Violence Repeatedly Erupts at Dementia Care Facilities Despite Warnings, Inspections Show
By Jordan Rau Sam Ato Timaloa, a paroled sex offender who also served time for attempted murder, had dementia and an acute intolerance of noise — especially from roommates at Sunrise Post Acute, a nursing home in Banning, California. Over four months in 2025, a state investigative report found, Sunrise switched
Treatment
Researchers Explore Microsurgery forAlzheimer's Disease
A microsurgical procedure commonly used to treat lymphedema (a buildup of lymphatic fluid) may one day help Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases, according to a March 2026 review. Lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA), a surgical technique that connects lymphatic vessels and veins to redirect excess lymphatic fluid out of affected
Causes
15 Factors Linked to Early-Onset Dementia
Many can be modified to reduce risk.
Patient Care
A New Option for Long-Term Care Costs
By Paula Span Kelly Haggett figures that a mandatory surcharge added to Washington state’s payroll tax cost her about $500 last year. But she doesn’t really mind. “On a scale of 1 to 10 of my annoyance with taxes in general, this one is about a 2,” she
Causes
Chronic Pain Accelerates Dementia
By Dr. Lynn Webster, PNN Columnist In 2017, JAMA Internal Medicine published a study that found older people with chronic pain experience faster declines in memory and are more likely to develop dementia. While prior research had shown a link between chronic pain and brain damage, this was one of
Prevention
To Prevent Vascular Dementia, Maintain Healthy Weight
Maintaining a healthy body weight may help reduce the risk of vascular dementia, according to a new study in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Researchers found that a higher body mass index (BMI) appears to play a direct role in causing vascular dementia, with high blood pressure accounting
Prevention
Vitamin D in Midlife Protects Against Alzheimer’s
People with higher blood levels of vitamin D during midlife were less likely to develop one of the brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease years later, according to a new study published in Neurology Open Access. Researchers found that adults who had higher vitamin D levels around age
Prevention
Heart Problems Before Stroke Make for Worse Cognition After
Having a stroke is a strong risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia. Having cardiovascular disease before suffering a stroke increases cognitive decline and likelihood of dementia after, according to a new study. Researchers found that stroke survivors with the highest pre-stroke cardiovascular risk had more than twice the