How long someone lives with Parkinson’s disease may depend on specific gene mutations, according to new research presented at the 8th European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress in Vienna Austria. Researchers studied the records of 2,037 Parkinson’s disease patients from their first hospital visit and believe the genetic variants may shed light on how fast or slow Parkinson’s disease progresses
A new study of 1752 adults age 50 and older found that two-thirds think where they live now meets their needs for services like health care, grocery stores, and social opportunities. The majority of those surveyed felt ready to stay in their homes and communities as long as possible, and that they could reach out for help from a loved
The CDC estimates that as many as 6.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. This number is projected to nearly triple to 14 million people by the year 2060. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia that results in memory loss and cognitive impairment in the US. A new study by a team of researchers from the