alzheimer's

As the size of the U.S. population age 65 and older continues to grow, so too will the number of Americans with Alzheimer’s or other dementias.By 2050, the number of people age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s is projected to grow to 12.7 million, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

The money will be used to expand recruitment efforts in Latino and African-American communities who are under-represented in research for diseases

Former Wisconsin Governor Marty Schreiber wishes he had asked for help sooner when it came to caring for his wife Elaine.She died in 2022 after a 20-year battle with Alzheimer’s.When Elaine was first diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, Schreiber wanted to be the one to care for her.

With Black History Month underway, Wisconsin researchers and support groups are highlighting the disparities in cases of Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer’s Disease isn’t entirely preventable, but there are steps people can take to reduce their risk of developing it. That’s the topic of this month's Science on Tap discussion in Minocqua.

Poetry can make people laugh and bring others to tears.It can also spark creativity, even in people suffering from dementia.

Last week, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug for Alzheimer’s disease.It’s the first new drug approved to treat the disease in nearly 20…

One out of every nine people over the age of 65 have Alzheimer’s disease.In Wisconsin, that adds up to 120,000 individuals, and more than a thousand of…

Deaths from Alzheimer’s disease are on the rise.The Alzheimer’s Association combed through CDC data since the beginning of the year.Alzheimer’s and…

A simple purple tube may help first responders better care for people with memory issues in emergency situations.Forest County wants people with…