Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) may develop in people with Alzheimer’s disease. Aphasia is an impairment of speech and language comprehension which also affects the ability to read and write.

People with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia tend to be at a high risk of falling. They are more than three times more likely to fracture their hip when they fall, which leads to surgery and ...

As dementia progresses, there may come a time when the person will struggle to manage their finances and affairs. At some point, they may need extra support, or for someone to manage their money for ...

Sometimes a person with dementia can lose their inhibitions and may behave in ways that others find embarrassing. Sometimes a person with dementia can lose their inhibitions and may behave in ways ...

A groundbreaking discovery by scientists at Japan’s RIKEN Center for Brain Science has revealed an unexpected link between dopamine and Alzheimer’s disease. This revelation could mark a major ...

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Viral infections may play a role in Alzheimer's disease. University of Pittsburgh researchers uncovered a surprising link between Alzheimer's disease and herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), suggesting ...

Kerry Anne Smith, 35, of Arbroath, appeared from HMP Polmont via videolink at Hamilton Sheriff Court. She admitted being concerned in the supply of the Class A drug on January 2 last year.

Summary: Researchers discovered a connection between Alzheimer’s disease and herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), suggesting viral infections may contribute to neurodegeneration. The study found that tau ...

There may be no cure yet for Alzheimer’s disease, a leading cause of death in most developed countries including Ireland, but 2024 has brought a succession of breakthroughs. They range across ...

After years of stagnation in the search for a cure for Alzheimer’s — or at least breakthroughs — 2024 brought several exciting findings and confirmed others regarding the devastating dementing disease ...