Norton Neuroscience Institute is one of six sites nationwide chosen to pilot a new Brain Health Navigator program aimed at creating a worldwide model to prevent, diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s…
Maintaining optimal brain health is essential for older adults, as cognitive decline can significantly impact daily life and overall well-being. A brain-health-focused diet can play a vital role in enhancing…
Norton Neuroscience Institute and Norton Research Institute are enrolling volunteers in a research study examining the link between gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease. The 18-month study of people with and…
Perhaps the most effective way to prevent dementia is a healthy lifestyle that takes care of your heart and benefits your brain health, according to a Norton Neuroscience Institute memory…
As a person ages, changes often occur within the brain that may influence memory and other cognitive abilities. A large amount of research suggests that a healthy lifestyle and attention…
Dementia is characterized by a progressive loss of mental functioning, whether from Alzheimer’s disease or another condition. The result is an ongoing loss of memory and thinking ability. Dementia also…
Occasionally misplacing keys or forgetting the time of an appointment are examples of the normal forgetfulness that comes with age. When the memory loss involves repeatedly asking the same question,…
Dementia is known as a disease that robs people of their memories, but it’s possible to have dementia without memory loss. Dementia refers to any loss of mental functioning that…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval for use of a new drug, lecanemab, to slow the progress of Alzheimer’s disease. Lecanemab, a monoclonal antibody treatment,…
Dementia and other neurological disorders can have devasting effects on the patient and their family. One of the ways dementia changes someone’s life is its impact on decision-making: the ability…
Driving and aging, dementia or other memory loss conditions are hard topics to discuss with loved ones. When to stop driving is a difficult thing to consider for yourself, as it can…
Symptoms of dementia in older adults aren’t reflected in the occasional mental slip, but a more substantial decline — the kind of drop in mental ability that interferes with daily…