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Scientists now more optimistic about aging brain
Washington reports a shift in view on aging and dementia as neuroscience advances. Experts say many elderly stay mentally alert longer, with 3 to 4 million Americans exhibiting some form of senile dementia and Alzheimer’s disease affecting about 1.5 million, rising with the aged population. Researchers link brain damage to acetylcholine loss, explore drug therapies, and stress accurate diagnosis amid treatable mimics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. Butler
National Institute On Aging
Butler
New York
Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
Reedy
Stanford University
Leo E. Hollister
NIA
National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke
Nincds
National Institute of Mental Health
NIMH
Alois Alzheimer
Hopkins
Donald Price
Richard Mohs
Bronx Veterans Administration Medical Center
Johns