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Dementia Equals a Nursing Home? Bedbound Means a Care Hospital? The Real Benchmark Is Medical Need

Dementia Equals a Nursing Home? Bedbound Means a Care Hospital? The Real Benchmark Is Medical Need

When a parent receives a dementia diagnosis, many families immediately assume a nursing home is the only path forward.
Exercising Daily, Constantly Learning... How to Maintain a Healthy Brain as You Age

Exercising Daily, Constantly Learning... How to Maintain a Healthy Brain as You Age

It is normal for the brain to undergo changes as we age. The outer layer of the brain, known as the cerebral cortex, thins with age.
“Truly Scary ‘Neurotropic’ Viruses”…Even After Recovery, Deep Scars on the Brain

“Truly Scary ‘Neurotropic’ Viruses”…Even After Recovery, Deep Scars on the Brain

The COVID-19 pandemic may be over, but the scars left by the virus are severe. Research has shown that infection with...
Beyond Facial Wrinkles: 5 Internal Factors Accelerating Biological Aging

Beyond Facial Wrinkles: 5 Internal Factors Accelerating Biological Aging

Aging is an inevitable biological process, but the rate at which it occurs is largely within individual control.
Mild Cognitive Impairment Doesn’t Always Lead to Dementia—Early Diagnosis and Lifestyle Management Are Key

Mild Cognitive Impairment Doesn’t Always Lead to Dementia—Early Diagnosis and Lifestyle Management Are Key

Sept. 21 marks Dementia Overcoming Day, a designated observance created to raise public awareness about preventing and...

"On Wednesdays, I Even Care About What I Wear"—When Children Visit, Senior Centers Transform

Editor’s Note: Senior community centers across South Korea have long been dominated by Go-Stop—a popular traditional...
When You Can’t Recall

When You Can’t Recall "Madeleine": Short Film Youngsikxty Spotlights Early Dementia Awareness

“Less ice in the oat latte… and, you know, that thing. What is it, the yellow round thing.
Taking Leqembi Isn’t Enough: Only 3% of Early Alzheimer’s Patients Follow Recommended Lifestyle Habits

Taking Leqembi Isn’t Enough: Only 3% of Early Alzheimer’s Patients Follow Recommended Lifestyle Habits

The arrival of disease-modifying treatments capable of slowing Alzheimer’s progression has offered patients newfound...
Low Levels of Muscle Protein 'Irisin' Linked to Early Alzheimer's Risk Before Memory Loss

Low Levels of Muscle Protein 'Irisin' Linked to Early Alzheimer's Risk Before Memory Loss

Could a simple blood test identify people who show no memory loss but already have Alzheimer's-related protein buildup...
Could Your Breakfast Choice Accelerate Brain Aging? Foods to Avoid vs. Foods That Protect Cognitive Health

Could Your Breakfast Choice Accelerate Brain Aging? Foods to Avoid vs. Foods That Protect Cognitive Health

Breakfast is far more than a quick way to kickstart the day—it is a critical habit for safeguarding long-term brain...