Alzheimer's

A recently published study shows for the first time that even short periods of severe inactivity allow the buildup of proteins in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

In her new book "Mom Forgot My Birthday: A Daughter's Journey Through Alzheimer's," Sonya Jury offers advice for navigating an a loved one's diagnosis through a lens of "how-not-to."

Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia, and those who care for someone with the disease often need help navigating services. A new Alzheimer's Association report offers insight on how to make the process easier.

Shortly after retiring from her political career, Sally Faith was diagnosed with early-stage dementia. In her new book, she describes her fears about the disease, how she's exercising her brain and why she's sharing her story now.

A Stowers Institute researcher intent on learning how our brains work found that proteins can have more than one effect on what we remember.

After residents of Nevada, Missouri — a city of nearly 8,300 people near the Kansas border — learned that Barone Alzheimer's Care Center would be closing due to financial hardship, they started organizing in protest.

Dementia cases are projected to explode in coming decades, but new research shows lifestyle changes can reduce 40% of cases.

Virtual reality headsets are allowing future doctors to 'walk a mile in their patient’s shoes.'

Black activist Tamika Mallory on her blueprint for social justice and how one medical school is getting creative in its curriculum.

Kansas congressman's wife and KU's Alzheimer's Disease Center expert offer updates on Dennis Moore and medical advancements.

An update on national and local coronavirus vaccine trials, and the latest on Alzheimer's research and therapies.

Aaram Salam has two primary interests: piano, and Alzheimer's disease. At only 15, he's dedicated himself to combining the passions by playing recitals at nursing homes.