Six things to know about primary progressive aphasia
Bruce Willis’s diagnosis put a spotlight on frontotemporal degeneration
Bruce Willis’s diagnosis put a spotlight on frontotemporal degeneration
U of A researchers tap into experiences and ideas of people living with dementia to fill public information gap
There is no magic bullet, but a national action plan can improve care and quality of life
As research continues, it is likely that more and more effective treatments will be developed
Vascular dementia is caused by a series of small strokes that damage the brain
While there is no way to stop the disease, it is possible to improve quality of life
But it can also be a symptom of treatable disorders such as depression, anxiety or substance abuse
Project to study the effectiveness of using cannabis as a treatment for dementia
Nursing home care aides are burning out but measures can be taken to improve their work conditions. And that will result in better care for their patients