They are words nobody wants to hear: Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. As the population ages, a growing number of older adults gradually lose cherished memories and the ability to think and, ultimately, to perform even the most basic functions of daily living.
Researchers say dementias are so varied and complex, there remain more questions than answers when it comes to how to thwart them.
“This is a condition with multiple pathologies,” said Cynthia Lemere, immediate past chair of the medical and scientific advisory group of the Alzheimer’s Association. “There’s a lot of research going on right now.”
While there are many causes…
