Dementia: Latest insights and expert-selected articles covering symptoms, treatment, research, and caregiving for those affected by cognitive decline.

(img by UConn Today – University of Connecticut) When Life’s Clock Skips a Beat Let’s set the scene—you’re somewhere in your 30s or 40s, juggling work, family, your half-finished fitness goals, maybe even the weird habit of snacking late at night. Out of nowhere, you trip on the stairs, or maybe you just can’t shake […]

So, Why Does It Differ? Let’s get real for a moment. Have you ever ignored a weird twinge in your knee, only to have it blow up on a day you truly needed to be on your feet? Huntington’s disease kind of works like that—a tiny, almost forgettable moment becomes a snowball. It grows, slowly […]

Ever tried to picture last summer’s beach day in vivid detail? You probably remember the sun, the sound of waves, the sand between your toes — and you feel like you were really there. That magic trick your brain just performed is called episodic memory. In this article we’ll unpack the episodic memory definition, see how it […]

Ever wonder why you instantly recall a favorite song but struggle to remember a grocery list you just wrote down? The answer lies in the types of memory that both your brain and your devices use every single day. In this chat‑style guide I’ll walk you through the main memory systems, compare how they work […]

You know that feeling when you’re standing in the kitchen, staring at the fridge… then you totally blank on what you came in for? Happens to all of us, right? (Honestly, if there’s someone out there who never loses their keys, I’d love to meet you—they sound magical.) But what if it isn’t just you—what […]

(img by Creyos) But Is It Just Old Age? Let’s just get one thing out in the open: memory blips happen to all of us. Seriously, who hasn’t walked into the kitchen and forgotten why you’re there? I’ve done it more times than I care to admit (keys, phone, the works). But there’s this little […]

Ever wondered if there’s a real‑life “gum‑remover” for the sticky plaques that crowd the brains of people with Alzheimer’s? The short answer is yes—certain drugs called anti‑amyloid therapies actually target and clear those plaques, and they’re already in the clinic. But the story doesn’t end with a simple “yes.” Benefits, side‑effects, costs and who should […]

Notice a family member forgetting where they put their glasses for the third time this week? Seeing Mom get frustrated over a simple recipe she’s cooked a hundred times? Those moments can feel like a sudden fog rolling in, and you might wonder: “Is it just aging, or could it be dementia?” If you’re reading […]

Hey there, friend. If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve found yourself suddenly in the role of a caregiver for a parent whose memory is slipping, moods are shifting, and daily life feels a little… chaotic. First off, thank you for showing up for them. That love and commitment already says a lot about the […]