Dementia Archives

Social Justice

The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The ‘Brilliant’ Researcher Who Wants to Put an End to Dementia

For the month of April we're profiling the individuals who made our inaugural list of the 30 top thinkers under 30, the young men and women we predict will have a serious impact on the social, political, and economic issues we cover every day here at Pacific Standard.

Avital Andrews

Social Justice

Will We Ever Be Able to Figure Out Alzheimer’s?

The cause of Alzheimer’s disease has troubled the science world’s best detectives. Can such a mystery really be solved if we gather enough clues?

Michael Regnier

Economics

More Evidence Bilingualism Delays Onset of Dementia

Research from India shows the buffering effect of bilingualism even extends to the illiterate.

Tom Jacobs

Social Justice

Why Are So Many Elderly Patients in Miami Being Treated for Dementia?

Researchers find that a higher proportion of seniors are prescribed antidepressants, dementia drugs, and other medications in some parts of the country than others.

Charles Ornstein and Tracy Weber

Social Justice

Could Family Longevity Protect Against Dementia?

New research shows that if your parents lived longer lives than those in their peer group your risk of cognitive impairment is reduced.

Andrew Seaman