Alzheimer's & Dementia News

Money trouble could signal dementia

Accounts paid twice over or a chequebook in a mess could indicate incipient dementia, according to a range of psychological studies.

Alzheimer's risk higher in men

Subtle problems with memory and thinking skills often precede Alzheimer's disease, and a new study finds that men are at higher risk for these troubles than women.

Silent strokes leads to memory loss

In some cases, memory loss among the elderly may be due to so-called "silent strokes," new research suggests.

Dibetes and depression up dementia

When people with type 2 diabetes also struggle with depression, their odds for a third worrisome condition - dementia - goes up markedly, a new study suggests.

Baked fish wards off Alzheimer's

Eating baked or grilled fish as little as once a week may boost brain health and lower the risk for mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests.

Fish cuts Alzheimer's risk

People who eat baked or broiled fish on a weekly basis may be improving their brain health and reducing their risk of developing mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease.

Chlorine-rich diet, sharper memory

People who get plenty of chlorine in their diets may perform better on memory tests, and be less likely to show brain changes associated with dementia, a new study suggests.

Weight loss a sign of Alzheimer's?

People with early evidence of Alzheimer's disease are more likely to be underweight than people who don't have this type of dementia, a new study suggests.

More action against dementia

“Dementia needs action now” is the theme of a conference being hosted by Dementia SA at The Pavilion Conference Centre in Cape Town on the 25th and 26th October 2011.

Bilingualism delays Alzheimer's

Researchers have found that people who speak more than one language have twice as much brain damage as unilingual people before they exhibit symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.