DEMENTIA

An elderly man has been reported missing in the city of Houston.

A Houston artist is shedding light on the darkness of Alzheimer’s with a two-day event, being held on Tuesday and Saturday.

Dozens of people who live at Autumn Grove Cottage facilities just learned they have to be out of the facility by Friday.

Dr. Reisa Sperling, director at the Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, said there’s increasing information that links lifestyle to Alzheimer’s.

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a time to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding dementia.

Disparities were seen across race, gender and education level.

Disparities were seen across race, gender and education level.

Disparities were seen across race, gender and education level.

Disparities were seen across race, gender and education level.

BakerRipley announced that it will close its long-time southwest Houston dementia day center in late October due to funding issues.

Over six years after our initial report, Lesley Stahl visits surviving members of the 90+ Study and finds out what scientists have learned from following the study's participants.

Over six years after our initial report, Lesley Stahl visits surviving members of the 90+ Study and finds out what scientists have learned from following the study's participants.

Chenasia Campbell, 28, is facing charges after authorities say she assaulted a flight attendant while the plane was in the air.

Officials said an elderly Black man with Dementia is missing in southeast Houston.

HOUSTON – Have you seen Luat Trinh? The 76-year-old man with dementia went missing on Monday after he left on a bike in an unknown direction at the 2200 block of Woodland Park Drive. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, blue jeans, white shoes and a lime-colored bike helmet. He is described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds. If anyone has any information or seen him please call the Houston Police Missing Persons Unit at 832-394-1840, attention West Side Patrol 20 District.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Month. While getting diagnosed early on can offer a better outcome, it’s often hard to recognize the signs. Alzheimer’s disease robs people of their memories, their abilities, and their personalities. One of the most obvious signs is memory loss, but it’s forgetfulness that disrupts daily life, such as repeatedly forgetting important events or asking questions again and again. Someone with early dementia might also try to cover up their problems or lie if you confront them.

Neurologist Claudia Kawas, the 90+ Study's lead investigator, says studying the oldest old is increasingly important. Dr. Claudia Kawas: Half of all children born today in the United States and Europe is going to reach their 103rd or 104th birthday. Dr. Claudia Kawas: Yes. Dr. Claudia Kawas: And then we come together and it's like a reveal party. So like its participants, the 90+ Study is keeping at it, trying to help the rest of us make it to age 102 with Ruthy's spirit, but memory intact.