Alzheimer’s

A gene called APOE4 has long been considered a key risk factor. But new research says if people inherit two copies of that gene it's not just a risk — it appears to be the underlying cause.

Leqembi, which requires regular infusions and imaging scans, hit the U.S. market over a year ago, but sales have lagged and diagnosis and treatment remain complicated.

Because music helps people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia bring out memories, some Jews in South Florida find Yiddish songs effective.

A study involving 17 senior communities, including one in Pompano Beach, is part of a effort to adapt virtual reality so it can be beneficial to the health of older adults and lessen the impact of dementia.

The course would be developed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in consultation with the Department of Elder Affairs.

The optional online course would teach how to interact with people who have dementia, recognize behaviors, use alternatives to physical restraints and spot signs of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

As cognitive skills erode, driving skills weaken, but an older driver may not recognize that. Advance directives on driving are one way to handle this challenge.

A recent study by the Alzheimer’s Association says hearing aids can reduce the onset of dementia in older adults with some kind of hearing loss by almost 50%.

Key Chorale singers perform with the Sarasota Orchestra, Sarasota Ballet and even the circus. But they say some of their most meaningful work comes at practices singing with the Where Are My Keys choir.

A new generation of blood tests can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's without a brain scan or spinal tap. But only a few perform as well as traditional tests.