Commentary: With recent advances, it's 'a very exciting time' for dementia researchers

Dementia cases in the U.S. are expected to double by 2060.

Doctors tell patients to follow the Life’s Essential Eight strategy: Better diet, more exercise, no smoking, healthy sleep, and manage cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure.

Like a lot of people my age, there are times when I can’t find my keys, or my sunglasses, or my phone.

Now and again, I’ll get an idea to look something up, reach for my computer, and forget what it was.

Normal aging?

Signs of cognitive impairment?

I’m not sure, but if you have similar questions about yourself or a loved one, and you’d like to know when to get help and what’s available, you can get answers at three upcoming conferences hosted by Alzheimer’s Los Angeles (details below). An A-Team of experts will explain recent advances in preventio