A new study out says Alzheimer’s cases are on the rise in the United States. The study also shows a surprising spike in the number cases in the African-American and Hispanic communities.

A study, published in the journal Neurology, is the largest to look at the link between high blood pressure and memory problems.

Cutting edge fall prevention system helps nursing home residents maintain optimal health.

About 5.2 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, the condition will affect 11 to 16 million people in the U.S.  Annually, about 6 to 25 percent of those with mild cognitive impairment go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease.  Researchers have found that measurements of two biomarkers, amyloid beta 42 peptide and tau protein, can accurately predict if a person will develop Alzheimer’s disease.

There is a growing body of clinical evidence suggesting that music can play a key role in aiding recovery or helping sufferers cope with a broad range of brain-based conditions. New approaches to music therapy could bring field into mainstream rehab practice.

The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office is launching a new project to help protect people with Alzheimer’s and other related Mental Dysfunction Disorders.

Is memory loss actually the beginning of Alzheimer’s Disease? It has been a medical challenge to give concerned patients a definitive answer. Now a test used to rule out other brain disorders might be used to pinpoint changes that signal Alzheimer’s.

    In his 8th year as mayor Harry Hallman is longer struggling with cell phones and remote controls.  His wife Brooke says relief came after months of frustration and many sets of car keys.  He and his family now know he is battling Alzheimer’s.

Patients with Lyme disease often spend years searching for an accurate diagnosis.