The Alzheimer's Association has released a new report on brain health and the findings are eye-opening. Nine in 10 Americans said brain health matters deeply to them — but only 9% said they know enough about how to protect their brains. Heather Snyder of the Alzheimer’s Association and dementia care specialist Dr. Yogesh Shah of the Broadlawns Memory Clinic in Des Moines discuss the findings of the report and ways to fill this knowledge gap.
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Whether you provide daily caregiving, participate in decision making, or simply care about a person with the disease, there are resources available. -
Rural Iowans can face significant challenges when it comes to early detection and care access for dementia. -
Older Black and Latino people are significantly more likely to get diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease than older white people, despite recent medical advancements. Some are trying to close that gap.
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The more we learn about Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, the more experts agree that early detection and intervention are key.
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Dementia, including Alzheimer's and vascular dementia, affects Latinos at a higher rate than whites.
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An Iowan diagnosed with Alzheimer's and a dementia specialist discuss the latest research on dementia and what people can do to treat and prevent it.
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Gregory Suckow, better known as Hawkeye Elvis, is a UI fan favorite, but a new documentary allows viewers to get to know him on a personal level.
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New research provides help and hope for dementia patients and loved ones.
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Charity Nebbe travels to Cedar Falls to experience a dementia simulation