Electrostimulation Study Gets Alzheimer’s Patients to Recall Vivid Memories

A national trial that looked at whether brain stimulation could restore memory had a surprise finding. Deep brain stimulation brought back vivid memories temporarily.

By Wissam Deeb, The Conversation
Sep 23, 2019 12:30 PMAug 21, 2023 5:37 PM
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Participants in a recent trial experienced old memories, vividly. (Credit: Halfpoint/Shutterstock)

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Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most dreaded diagnoses, and the fear is particularly acute among older people. This complex brain disorder, which usually affects older individuals, can cause many cognitive disabilities, most notably memory impairment.

About 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, millions of loved ones and caregivers are affected, with some estimates indicating there are as many as 16 million unpaid caregivers.

As the baby boomer generation has started to turn 65, the number of people diagnosed with this disease is expected to continue to grow.

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