Music and the Brain
Loneliness During Pandemic Can Lead to Memory Loss
Experts say some isolated older adults are exhibiting signs of dementia
Memory Cafes Offer Social Activities for Dementia
Meeting spots provide comfortable spaces for caregivers and their loved ones
Flu, Pneumonia Vaccines May Lower Alzheimer's Risk
New research finds an association between vaccinations and a reduced likelihood of dementia
Dance Helps Adults Overcome Parkinson's Symptoms
People with movement disorders harness the power of music to connect, move with others
Boomers May Be Exception to Lower Dementia Rates
Two new studies show who's up and who's down when it comes to brain health
Bridging Sound and Science: Music’s Role in Healing
Health experts explore how a song could become the prescription of the future
Women and the Brain
Dementia's Gender Disparity: The Challenges Facing Women
Report provides tips on how to reduce dementia risks and ease the caregiving burden
What's Behind Women's Increased Risk of Alzheimer's
Research shows how men's, women's brains may experience it differently
Changing the Conversation Around Women and Dementia
AARP supports programs that inform and engage women about their brain health
Hilary Swank, Blythe Danner Soar in Alzheimer's Film
Their landmark movie on caregiving is heartbreaking, inspiring, funny and true
Roberta Flack's Second Take on Debut Album 'First Take'
Singer talks about 50th anniversary release and music's impact on stroke recovery
Videos
Conditions
Delirium: The Complication You've Never Heard Of
For older adults, this condition can hit hard during routine hospital stays
This Is What The Coronavirus Can Do to Your Brain
Doctors are seeing strokes, seizures, loss of smell, other neurological symptoms in virus patients
This Is What a Having a Stroke Feels Like
Survivors' stories shed light on their warning signs, symptoms and what to do
Wellness
Sanjay Gupta’s Prescription for Brain Health
Medical reporter says lifestyle changes are the key to people's resilience
Take Care of Your Mental Health During The Pandemic
New problems may arise as the coronavirus crisis continues to progress
Are You Ready to Give Meditation a Try?
A beginner's guide to quieting the mind in a time of great stress
Supplements for Brain Health Panned in New Report
AARP collaborative council finds little value — but lots of expense — in would-be memory boosters
The Top 5 Superfoods That Can Feed Your Brain
Memory-boosting nutrients that you could easily work into your diet
