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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 managing cognitive decline.

"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 Korean card game played with...
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.
Routine Eye Photos Can Flag Current Dementia and Predict Future Risk, AI Study Finds

Routine Eye Photos Can Flag Current Dementia and Predict Future Risk, AI Study Finds

Eye photos taken during routine health screenings could help identify who currently has dementia and predict who is at...
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...
Two-Hour Visit, Endless 'Do You Recognize Me?': Why Nursing Home Visits Need Purpose, Not Interrogation

Two-Hour Visit, Endless 'Do You Recognize Me?': Why Nursing Home Visits Need Purpose, Not Interrogation

"Some family members still view moving a parent into a facility as a modern-day Goryeojang [a traditional myth of...
'2 Million Brain Cells Die Every Minute': Neurologists Call for National Strategy as South Korea Ages

'2 Million Brain Cells Die Every Minute': Neurologists Call for National Strategy as South Korea Ages

"In a super-aged society, brain diseases represent a core healthcare challenge that the nation must tackle...
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.
Hearing Aids Over Supplements: WHO Updates Dementia Prevention Guidance for First Time in Seven Years

Hearing Aids Over Supplements: WHO Updates Dementia Prevention Guidance for First Time in Seven Years

More than 57 million people worldwide currently live with dementia, with approximately 10 million new cases diagnosed...