Jon Hamilton

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Most caretakers of those with dementia need help navigating services, survey shows

A national survey of people who care for someone with dementia found that the vast majority could use help navigating a maze of services.

Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi gets full FDA approval. Medicare coverage will likely follow

The first drug found to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease has been granted full approval by the Food and Drug Administration.

An Alzheimer’s drug could soon be approved, but accessing it may still be difficult

The Food and Drug Administration may soon grant full approval to an Alzheimer’s drug. When it does, Medicare will start more widely covering the costly drug — but hurdles to access remain.

An Alzheimer’s drug is on the way, but getting it may still be tough. Here’s why

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to grant full approval to the Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab by July 6. But access to the drug may still be limited.

CTE is rare in brains of deceased service members, study finds

Despite a high risk of brain injuries, military personnel rarely develop a disabling brain condition often found in former boxers and football players.

The Best Time For Rehabilitation After A Stroke Might Actually Be 2 To 3 Months Later

Intensive rehabilitative therapy that starts two to three months after a stroke may be key to helping the injured brain rewire, a new study suggests. That’s later than covered by many insurance plans.

More Black And Latinx Americans Are Embracing COVID-19 Vaccination

Surveys show that support for COVID-19 vaccines is rising among Black and Latinx populations, now that tens of millions of Americans have safely received the shots.

‘Providers Don’t Even Listen’: Barriers To Alzheimer’s Care When You’re Not White

Nonwhite Americans looking for care for a loved one are much more likely than whites to encounter discrimination, language barriers, and providers who lack cultural competence, a new report finds.

Deep Sleep Protects Against Alzheimer’s, Growing Evidence Shows

People who get more deep sleep appear less likely to develop Alzheimer’s. That may be because this phase of sleep allows the brain clears out waste products.

Drug Combination Slows Progression Of ALS And Could Mark ‘New Era’ In Treatment

Scientists say new drugs are on the way for patients with ALS. The latest is a two-drug combo that appears to slow the progression of the fatal nerve disease with a modest but meaningful benefit.