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It has been 14 years since September was for the first time declared as World Alzheimer’s Month, an initiative aimed at raising awareness and challenging the stigmas surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia worldwide and disseminate knowledge. The month-long celebration is characterized by a series of events designed to educate more people about the disease and its impact on patients and their families. It will culminate on September 21st, a day also known

A hallucination is an experience of something that does not exist, a perception of something in the absence of an external stimulus that has qualities of a real one. It can involve any of our five senses, and for this reason we can divide hallucinations into five groups: Visual hallucinations – seeing flashing lights, people, animals or objects. Auditory hallucinations – hearing voices or footsteps. Olfactory hallucinations – smelling things such as smoke or perfume Tactile

Our brain is considered a “protected” organ in the body since it is surrounded by an anatomical structure made of different cell types that controls what can go inside and what can exit. The structure is called “the blood brain barrier” and as the name suggests, it is a “barrier” that acts like a gatekeeper to the brain. Normally, it keeps harmful things out and hold “good” things in. It also controls how various chemical molecules (including compounds we need or even make ou

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a chronic degenerative disease of the Central Nervous System that impairs primarily the motor skills and speech of the individual who is affected by. It belongs to a group of medical conditions generally called "movement disorders". From a clinical point of view, it is characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor at rest, a slowing of physical movement, and, in extreme cases, a loss of physical movement. Symptoms of PD have been known since ancient t

Age is the best-known risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease. Besides age, another strong risk factor is a gene (a piece of DNA) called apolipoprotein E (APOE), which can exist as E2, E3 or E4. Of the three variants, only APOE4 increases the risk of Alzheimer’s significantly. Having APOE4 gene means you need to be proactive about prevention and follow healthy lifestyle (exercise, diet, socialize) to riduce the negative impact of APOE4 on brain health.

Lewy Body Dementia is an overlooked and often misunderstood clinical condition. When we think of dementia, very often we think of Alzheimer’s disease since it is the most frequent cause of dementia in the elderly. However, Lewy body dementia (LBD) is another common type of progressive dementia, and one of the most complex to diagnose and manage.

Overall, the report unveils in the 2025 facts and figures the tremendous burden that Alzheimer's disease and dementia poses on the individuals affected, the caregivers, the government and the nation's health care system.

Do you have anxiety or concerns about visiting a friend with dementia? Ask questions and reach out before you go to make it meaningful.

Caregiver Burnout is not a reflection of how much you care about the person with the disease. Burnout is normal and your health is critical.

Helping someone with dementia bathe can be challenging. Some are resistant. Read this blog to learn about causes and tips for less stress.

A white lie or therapeutic fibbing can be preferable to the truth for one with dementia. Redirecting the conversation is another strategy.