Some people seem to be unaffected by aging. Research is currently being conducted to find out why this is the case.
After more than 100 years, Alzheimer's disease is still incurable. Possible causes are emerging.
Microbiome: How gut bacteria can make the brain sick
People with dementia can sing and use music to communicate, even as other abilities fade.
The fear of developing dementia oneself is widespread.
After a long asymptomatic phase, Alzheimer's disease progresses through three stages
How do people live with Alzheimer's disease? A conversation with someone affected by the condition.
Care at home or in a nursing home? For some dementia patients, shared accommodation can also be an alternative.
Alzheimer's diagnosis: Find out what to expect and don't forget about yourself.
More and more people are suffering from dementia – a challenge for hospitals.
Alzheimer's is one of the most well-known diseases of our time. But initially, it – along with its discoverer – was largely ignored.
The number of patients is steadily rising, but that’s just a statistic. But Alzheimer’s affects the human being.
The brains of so-called “superagers” are 30 years younger than the age stated in their passports. Read the interview with researchers from SFB 1436 in Magdeburg.
