Alzheimer's Disease

Ahead of World Brain Day, Dr. Marc Agronin of the Miami Jewish Health's Mind Institute discusses what access to memory care looks like in the region and why people should take care of their brain health early.

Two drugs can slow cognitive decline by clearing away buildup of the protein amyloid. But tau plays a role, too, and there are no tau-targeting drugs. New search shows a new drug may provide that benefit.

On measure creates a special memory care license for assisted living facilities. The other begins a statewide Alzheimer's awareness campaign.

The proposed Alzheimer's awareness campaign would include advertising, a website and resource guide, health provider education, and in-person outreach to underserved communities.

The Alzheimer's Association also seeks support from legislators for a measure on giving caregivers respite time and funding for its Brain Bus, which travels the state bringing awareness on brain health.

The university's School of Performing Arts and College of Medicine are working together on an experiment to better understand how music affects dementia patients.

The kits are designed to jog memories and initiate conversation between patients and their caregivers.

The first large-scale clinical trial on Alzheimer's in the U.S. shows that behavior can have an important impact on brain health.

Seniors experiencing cognitive decline are finding help through a program at Stetson University -- an example of what the recent U.S. Pointer study found is beneficial for people at risk of Alzheimer's.

Lakshmi Kunta was diagnosed about three years ago, and now at age 77, she is completely reliant on her husband and children to care for her.

Researchers and patients in Florida are part of a nationwide study exploring whether benfotiamine can help treat mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s.

St. Petersburg's Silvio Delgado says understanding is key to the lessons he’s trying to impart in "Juntos: Living With Alzheimer’s."