Nearly 40% of Older Adult Brains Studied Showed Signs of Alzheimer’s-like Late Dementia

Nearly 40% of Older Adult Brains Studied Showed Signs of Alzheimer’s-like Late Dementia

Nearly 40% of older adults may experience brain damage caused by Limbic-predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE), a form of dementia that is often mistaken for Alzheimer’s disease, according to an NIA-supported study recently published in Acta Neuropathologica. These results — based on autopsy, genetic, and clinical data — provide further support for the recognition of LATE as a […]

Staying Safe and Joyful: Tips for a Dementia-Friendly Holiday Celebration

Staying Safe and Joyful: Tips for a Dementia-Friendly Holiday Celebration

NEW YORK (December 14, 2020)— With the holiday season in full swing, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing tips on how families affected by Alzheimer’s disease can adapt holiday gatherings to make them safe and dementia-friendly during the COVID-19 pandemic.   “After the challenges of 2020, many families are really looking forward to some holiday […]