Although the vast majority of AD drug candidates do not cross the BBB, the present-day AD drug-development effort is characterized by an imbalance wherein >99% of the drug-development effort is devoted to central nervous system (CNS) drug discovery, and <1% of drug development is devoted ...
The Mayo Clinic website recommends a wholesome diet, regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight to lessen the risk for diabetes, and hence for dementia. Brushing and flossing every day can also be beneficial. The Alzheimer's Association website said that gastric bypass for the extremely ob...
Moderately severe cognitive decline involves gaps in memory and thinking, inability to recall one’s address and/or phone number, confusion about what day it is and/or need for assistance to choose proper clothing. And, late-stage Alzheimer’s disease involves very severe cognitive decline. In t...
Hogeweyk residents are encouraged to carry out everyday activities Rapidly ageing populations pose a huge challenge to society, governments and public services. Older populations put an immense strain on healthcare expenditure, and the financial costs of dementia are large and growing. According to t...
There is evidence that sleep changes are more common in later stages of the disease, but some studies have also found them in early stages. People with Alzheimer’s disease may feel very drowsy during the day and not be able to sleep at night. ...
One of the most common signs of Alzheimer's is memory loss that affects normal, day-to-day living. Forgetting recently learned information is one of the most common examples. Similarly, people with Alzheimer’s may forget the names of family members or common objects and/or substituting words...
Recently two studies showed that saffron could prevent decline in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s dementia. The study revealed that patients who took saffron had better overall mental function. The individuals took 30 mg of saffron everyday from 16-22 weeks. Using standard cognitive fun...