A Potential Vaccine for Alzheimer’s Shows Promise

In the United States, one in ten people age 65 and older currently has Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. Changes in the brain due to these cognitive diseases can begin several years before any symptoms actually start to appear, so getting a diagnosis and starting treatment early is important. Fortunately, there’s good news … Read more

France’s Revolutionary Village for People with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

In the village of Dax, France in the south of France, a special place called Village Landais is being constructed. This community will open in the fall of 2019, but it’s a different kind of residence. Village Landais is part of an experimental treatment plan for people who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. It … Read more