The Free Vision Screening That Could Double as a Dementia Risk Assessment
Yes, a routine vision screening can now serve as an early warning system for dementia risk—even years before cognitive symptoms appear.
Category Genetics
The Hearing Test That Takes 5 Minutes and Could Reveal Your Hidden Dementia Risk
Yes, the hearing test exists—and it takes less than 5 minutes. Called the Digital Speech Hearing Screener (dSHS), it's a mobile-based test that can be...
The Free VA Hearing Program That Veterans Can Use to Lower Their Dementia Risk
Yes, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive hearing aid program that can help eligible veterans reduce their dementia risk at...
How Over the Counter Hearing Aids Starting at $200 Could Help Lower Your Dementia Risk
Over-the-counter hearing aids starting at $200 could meaningfully lower your dementia risk because untreated hearing loss is one of the strongest...
The Sleep Position That Researchers Say May Help Clear Brain Waste and Lower Dementia Risk
Research suggests that your sleeping position may influence how efficiently your brain clears harmful waste products—and lateral sleeping (lying on your...
Why Sleep Apnea Should Be Treated as a Dementia Risk Factor and Not Just a Nuisance
Sleep apnea should be treated as a critical dementia risk factor because it is both modifiable and reversible.
Why Getting Less Than 6 Hours of Sleep Per Night Is Now Considered a Dementia Risk Factor
Yes, according to recent research, getting less than 6 hours of sleep per night is now firmly established as a dementia risk factor.
My Family Member Had Alzheimer’s And No Savings Who Pays For Burial
When a family member with Alzheimer's or dementia passes away without savings, the question of who pays for burial is both emotionally difficult and...
The $3 Pantry Staple That Researchers Say May Help Lower Dementia Risk Over Time
The pantry staple is olive oil—a simple, affordable kitchen ingredient that mounting research suggests may significantly reduce your risk of...
The Popular Diet That Reduces Dementia Risk for APOE4 Carriers but Not for Everyone Else
If you carry the APOE4 gene variant, two popular dietary approaches offer significantly better protection against dementia than they do for people without...