
dementia
Texas A&M leads charge against dementia with breakthrough research
July 28, 2026 • 3 min. readEfforts unite scientists across disciplines to pioneer early detection, treatment and care solutions.
AI-powered tool aims to aid communication for people with autism and dementia
July 22, 2026 • 4 min. readResearchers are developing an AI-driven platform that learns each person's unique behaviors and communication styles to enable more personalized interventions for children with autism and people living with dementia.
When alcohol meets Alzheimer’s: New study reveals an unexpected interaction in the brain
July 10, 2026 • 5 min. readResearch suggests alcohol may affect the Alzheimer’s-related brain circuits in very different ways depending on the type of disease changes already present.
Before the memory fades: Scientists discover a potential early warning sign of Alzheimer’s
July 1, 2026 • 5 min. readNew research suggests Alzheimer’s disease may affect the brain’s ability to adapt before memory problems become obvious, offering clues for earlier interventions.
For older adults with mild cognitive impairment, exercise can be crucial to sleep quality
April 30, 2026 • 3 min. readStudy finds that while both light and vigorous activity can reduce sleep disturbances, high-intensity workouts provide the greatest benefit — offering new hope for quality rest and dementia prevention.
Researchers advance personalized puzzle system to support people living with dementia
April 8, 2026 • 2 min. readWith new funding, the team is enhancing the Jigsawdio puzzle for broader use, with a focus on a version compatible with tablets and additional languages.
Digital human could allow for better early dementia detection
March 26, 2026 • 3 min. readResearchers are developing AI that can ask screening questions, while observing facial expressions, to evaluate patients for signs of apathy, an early indicator of dementia.
Sleep habits may raise dementia risk — and researchers are closer to understanding how
March 4, 2026 • 4 min. readBuilding on previous findings, researchers are exploring how desynchronized circadian rhythms may trigger brain inflammation associated with dementia risk.
Groundbreaking studies — supported by a decade-long $3 billion Texas initiative — offer new hope for detection, treatment and care.
Texas A&M study highlights urgent needs of dementia caregivers
Dec. 15, 2025 • 4 min. readA statewide assessment finds priorities for caregivers and organizations as Texas faces a growing aging population.