NFL legend Roger Craig reveals he has vascular dementia during Hall of Fame speech
The former San Francisco 49ers star running back spoke in a prerecorded video message while he sat on stage wearing his gold jacket at Tom Benson Stadium on Saturday.
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The former San Francisco 49ers star running back spoke in a prerecorded video message while he sat on stage wearing his gold jacket at Tom Benson Stadium on Saturday.
Japan-based Fujirebio's test, which helps doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease, is intended for patients with signs of cognitive decline.
The idea for this new experimental program is simple: use food to bring forgotten stories back to life.
The idea for this new experimental program is simple: use food to bring forgotten stories back to life. Itay Hod reports.
An estimated 6.9 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's dementia today, according to the National Institutes of Health.
When a wildfire rips through your community, your life and home are likely top of mind, but what about your brain health?
Elizabeth Cook talks to Stanford Assoc. Professor Dr. Sayantani Sindher about new research that shows how wildfire smoke may be worse for brain health than other types of air pollution.
Scientists studying a Colombian family plagued by early-in-life Alzheimer's have found a rare gene variant that seems to delay initial symptoms by about five years.
Police in Oakland announced Monday afternoon that a 78-year-old woman who was last seen more than two weeks ago has been found safely.
A 76-year-old man reported missing in Oakland earlier this week has been found safe, police said Friday.
Police in Oakland are searching for a 76-year-old man with dementia who has been missing for nearly a week.
Len Ramirez reports on scientists trying to understand a possible link between the burst of artistic creativity some dementia patients experience prior to and during onset (8-7-2023)
New research shows another experimental Alzheimer's drug can modestly slow patients' inevitable worsening.
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday gave its approval to Leqembi, a drug designed to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Leqembi is not considered a cure for Alzheimer’s, but will be covered by Medicare. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Composers at the S.F. Conservatory of Music teamed up with UCSF neuroscientists to create music that provides a new way to study dementia. (2-24-23)
Willis was originally diagnosed with aphasia last year, but has since received a "painful" new diagnosis.
What started as children playing music for their mom in the hopes of keeping her declining memory sharp has blossomed into a regularly held community event at East Bay senior living facility.
Many hospitals use cuddly, lovable therapy animals to help patients in their recovery but, as a rule, those pets don't arrive in a box.
Juliette Goodrich reports on how a new study indicates changes in lifestyle can reduce risks of Alzheimer's and dementia (11-30-2022)
