News & research

Alzheimer's & dementia research

New science from peer-reviewed journals, university labs, and dementia research charities — plus broader news coverage of breakthrough studies.

• Teen cannabis use linked to slower memory and thinking growth Teens who start using cannabis may experience slower growth in memory, attention, language, and processing speed. Their abilities often developed normally at first, then began leveling off while nonusers continued… ScienceDaily — Alzheimer's research  ·  Aug 7, 2026
• Nearly half of dementia cases may be linked to risks you can change A long-term brain study found that common risks such as smoking, high blood pressure, heart disease, and high blood lipids were strongly linked to damage associated with vascular dementia. The findings suggest that… ScienceDaily — Alzheimer's research  ·  Aug 6, 2026
• THC medication made PTSD nightmares disappear for more than a third of patients A prescription form of THC helped many people with PTSD escape recurring trauma-related nightmares, with more than one-third reporting that the nightmares disappeared completely after ten weeks. The results could point… ScienceDaily — Alzheimer's research  ·  Aug 5, 2026
• Your gut may help your brain decide what to remember Signals traveling from the gut to the brain may help turn meals into lasting memories. Rats showed stronger memory activity after consuming nutritious foods, but not after drinking sweet liquids with little or no… ScienceDaily — Alzheimer's research  ·  Jul 29, 2026
• Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Scientists restore two hours of sleep without clearing brain plaques - ScienceDaily Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Scientists restore two hours of sleep without clearing brain plaques ScienceDaily Web headlines (Google News)  ·  Jul 20, 2026
• We’re entering a golden age of Alzheimer’s research - gatesnotes.com We’re entering a golden age of Alzheimer’s research gatesnotes.com Web headlines (Google News)  ·  Jun 3, 2026
• An Alzheimer’s breakthrough 10 years in the making - Harvard Gazette An Alzheimer’s breakthrough 10 years in the making Harvard Gazette Web headlines (Google News)  ·  Jan 27, 2026
• The next big breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s science and treatment - University of California The next big breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s science and treatment University of California Web headlines (Google News)  ·  Dec 4, 2025

Sources in this feed: ScienceDaily — Alzheimer's research, Alzheimer's Research UK, Web headlines (Google News)

Caregiving at home

Practical day-to-day guidance for families caring for a loved one with dementia at home — from how-to articles, caregiver communities, and the broader caregiving press.

• 5 Essential Bathroom Safety Modifications for Aging In Place Prevent catastrophic falls with these 5 bathroom safety modifications for seniors. Discover guidelines for grab bars, toilets, and lighting. The post 5 Essential Bathroom Safety Modifications for Aging In Place appeared… DailyCaring  ·  Aug 7, 2026
• What to Know About Participating in the GUIDE Program - HomeCare Magazine What to Know About Participating in the GUIDE Program HomeCare Magazine Web headlines (Google News)  ·  Aug 6, 2026
• Navigating the 2026 Medicare Part D Out-of-Pocket Caps Managing an older adult's medications is a persistent financial drain. Historically, caregivers have been forced to navigate convoluted coverage phases that made budgeting nearly impossible. The Medicare Part D changes… DailyCaring  ·  Jun 30, 2026
• Leveraging AI Assistants for Caregivers to Reduce the Mental Load Being a family caregiver is an act of profound love, dedication, and often, an overwhelming amount of responsibility. You juggle appointments, medications, household tasks, emotional support, and countless other duties,… DailyCaring  ·  Jun 26, 2026
• Falls and Dementia Risk: New Study Examines Falls in Your 40’s Getting older requires facing uncomfortable medical realities. One of the most critical is understanding the established link between falls and dementia risk. A simple fall is rarely just a momentary loss of balance.… DailyCaring  ·  Jun 25, 2026
• Who to Hire for Caregiving Help? - AARP Who to Hire for Caregiving Help? AARP Web headlines (Google News)  ·  Jun 3, 2026
• America’s Caregiver Crisis is Burning Out Millions of Families - Penn LDI America’s Caregiver Crisis is Burning Out Millions of Families Penn LDI Web headlines (Google News)  ·  May 28, 2026
• This behavior can be a turning point for families caring for a dementia patient - NPR This behavior can be a turning point for families caring for a dementia patient NPR Web headlines (Google News)  ·  Feb 17, 2026

Sources in this feed: DailyCaring, Web headlines (Google News)

Aging policy & support resources

Independent journalism on aging in America, Medicare and Medicaid changes, AARP-style coverage, and policy news that affects how families pay for and access care.

• Hospice’s Bad Reputation Amid Fraud Crisis Will Hurt Patients, Industry Experts Warn While acknowledging that changes must be made to the hospice industry, health policy researchers and providers worry that negative attention and the potential for overly punitive regulations could put patients at risk. KFF Health News — Aging  ·  Jul 29, 2026
• To Afford Aging in Place, Older Adults Turn to ‘Golden Girls’ Housing A growing network of home-sharing programs is helping people find compatible housemates. And demand is rising, driven by housing shortages, rising rents, and sales prices that affect both the old and the young. KFF Health News — Aging  ·  Jul 24, 2026
• Violence Repeatedly Erupts at Dementia Care Facilities Despite Warnings, Inspections Show Nursing homes and assisted living facilities can be fertile ground for violence between residents with dementia, including fatal assaults. A KFF Health News examination of health reports and court records shows how… KFF Health News — Aging  ·  Jul 20, 2026
• Knee Pain? Ragged Cartilage? Research Suggests Surgery’s Not the Best Answer A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened. KFF Health News — Aging  ·  Jul 14, 2026
• ADUs Make Housing More Affordable for Older Adults — When They’re Allowed - AARP ADUs Make Housing More Affordable for Older Adults — When They’re Allowed AARP Web headlines (Google News)  ·  Apr 17, 2026
• AARP Report Finds Long-Term Care Costs Outpacing Americans’ Incomes - AARP AARP Report Finds Long-Term Care Costs Outpacing Americans’ Incomes AARP Web headlines (Google News)  ·  Mar 12, 2026
• Maryland Lawmakers Push Sweeping Overhaul of Senior Care System - Governing Maryland Lawmakers Push Sweeping Overhaul of Senior Care System Governing Web headlines (Google News)  ·  Feb 27, 2026
• Older Americans Are Redefining Aging Alone - AARP Older Americans Are Redefining Aging Alone AARP Web headlines (Google News)  ·  Nov 10, 2025

Sources in this feed: KFF Health News — Aging, Web headlines (Google News)

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Headlines and summaries are syndicated from their respective publishers under standard RSS terms. Click any title to read the full piece at the source. Ruby House Alerts does not endorse, verify, or have any financial relationship with any source listed here — the selection reflects our own editorial judgment about quality and relevance to families caring for loved ones with dementia. For our complete curated directory of organizations and tools, see our caregiver resources page.