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Visualizing Alzheimer’s

March 25, 2025 No Comments

CUTTING-EDGE VIDEO + ARTICLE: See Dr. Anthony Fitzpatrick use world-class cryo-electron microscopes to reveal molecular secrets leading to a cure for Alzheimer’s.

A Man with Dementia on a Bike

March 24, 2025 No Comments

UPLIFTING VIDEO: Peter Berry & his Alzheimer’s are cycling 350 miles to show it’s still possible to live well with dementia.

Gantenerumab Cut Alzheimer’s Risk by 50% in New Study

March 23, 2025 No Comments

Participants in a new study had inherited genetic variants that lead to early-onset Alzheimer’s. Among those who received the drug the longest – an average of eight years – the treatment lowered the risk of developing symptoms from essentially 100% to about 50%.

Brains & Blueberries

March 21, 2025 No Comments

Blueberries can significantly improve cognitive performance within hours of consumption. Watch Dr. Greger on NutritionFacts.org to see how much.

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Pet Therapy: Horses Ease Dementia’s Symptoms

March 20, 2025 1 Comment

Researchers found that spending time with horses — equine therapy — eases Alzheimer’s symptoms. Find out why.

Dementia Caregiver saying, "Enough Already!"

6 Strategies for Repetitive Questions in Dementia

March 19, 2025 No Comments

If your loved one asks the same thing over and over, you’re not alone. In this Careblazer video, learn:
✅ 3 reasons why they happen
✅ What NOT to say
✅ 6 simple techniques to handle this with less stress

Thought of the Week: Much More Courage

March 18, 2025 1 Comment

Most of us have much more courageThan we ever dreamed we possessed.

Dr. Rudi Tanzi discussing genetics of Alzheimer's

Alzheimer’s Risk from Family History

March 18, 2025 4 Comments

GENETICS & LIFESTYLE VIDEO: How do family history and genetics affect a healthy person’s risk of Alzheimer’s? Watch Harvard’s Top Alzheimer’s researcher, Dr. Rudy Tanzi, offer down-to-Earth insights.

"Mom Forgot My Birthday", New book offers support to caregivers.

“Mom Forgot My Birthday” Offers Guidance to Caregivers

March 17, 2025 No Comments

Sonya Jury’s memoir, “Mom Forgot My Birthday,” shares a candid look at the challenges of Alzheimer’s caregiving. Through her personal experiences, she provides valuable lessons and a “how-not-to” perspective.

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Rosemary’s Carnosic Acid Offers a Potential Alzheimer’s Treatment

March 16, 2025 No Comments

Rosemary & sage extracts inspire a potential anti-inflammatory drug for Alzheimer’s. Scripps Research created a stable form of carnosic acid, improving memory in the lab.

Thought of the Week: Twice the Presence

April 17, 2025

Interestingly, loving care does not require twice the time. But it does require twice the presence.

Ma with dementia reaching for family memories

My Mind is Running Dry But Love Still Speaks

April 16, 2025

A powerful song about an 80-year-old professor losing memory due to Alzheimer’s. A tribute and a call for understanding, love, and support.

Leqembi Becomes Europe’s First Alzheimer’s Antibody

April 16, 2025

The European Union authorizes Leqembi as its very first Alzheimer’s drug to target an underlying cause of Alzheimer’s.

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85 with Dementia? Good Chance It’s HS-AGING, Not Alzheimer’s

Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?

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A Grandchild for One Day Keeps Dementia Away

An intriguing study of 120 grandmothers might surprise you. Doctors know socially engaged people have better cognition and less dementia. But can a person get too much of a good thing? What’s the right balance?

“I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” By Dad with Dementia & Son

Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!

Is Alzheimer’s Catchy?

It looks like a sneeze cannot give anyone Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s abnormal disease proteins do spread from cell-to-cell, they are not “infectious”. Check out the facts.