Is Sitting Bad for the Brain? Maybe Not.
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Is keeping seated and sedentary, while intellectually stimulated, part of the best way to care for your brain?
6 Tips on Repetitive Questions Due to Dementia
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CARE VIDEO: “WHAT TIME IS IT?” Repetitive questions are common in dementia, triggering frustration and anxiety in caregiver and patient alike. If you are ever at a loss as to how to deal with repetitive questions, check out these tips from UCLA Health.
UCLA: Memory-Mood Boosted by Curcumin Despite Aging
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The spice turmeric contains curcumin. In a UCLA study, curcumin significantly improved memory and mildly improved mood in people with memory problems.
The Genetic Factor That Fends Off Alzheimer’s
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A massive study of medical and genetic data shows that people with a particular version of a gene involved in immune response had a lower risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
Announcing the 4th Annual Maude’s Awards Winners
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Maude’s Awards: Recognizing Innovation in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Welcome
This site was inspired by my Mom’s autoimmune dementia.
It is a place where we separate out the wheat from the chaffe, the important articles & videos from each week’s river of news. With a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia appearing on the internet every 7 minutes, the site’s focus on the best information has been a help to many over the past 15 years. Thanks to our many subscribers for your supportive feedback.
The site is dedicated to all those preserving the dignity of the community of people living with dementia.
Peter Berger, Editor
Welcome
This site was inspired by my Mom’s autoimmune dementia.
It is a place where we separate out the wheat from the chaffe, the important articles & videos from each week’s river of news. With a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia appearing on the internet every 7 minutes, the site’s focus on the best information has been a help to many over the past 15 years. Thanks to our many subscribers for your supportive feedback.
The site is dedicated to all those preserving the dignity of the community of people living with dementia.
Peter Berger, Editor
What is it?
Diagnosis
Husband and Wife Talk Dementia Diagnosis
September 21, 2023
Popular British news presenter Alistair Stewart first realized something was wrong when he could not tie his shoelaces, but his wife Sally was way ahead of him. Watch now.
How Do You Know If Someone Has Alzheimer’s?
September 7, 2023
What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s? When to get a professional evaluation.
I Got Dementia. Is That Alzheimer’s or Something Else?
September 4, 2023
When a doctor says a person has dementia, what does that mean? What do you do, say and ask?
A ‘Feeling’ for Dementia? Findings on Subjectively Perceived Memory Problems
August 31, 2023
A fascinating study in Europe finds that individuals who felt they had memory problems did in fact have measurable cognitive deficits. Scientists analyzed the spinal fluid to measure the levels of biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s.
Quality of Life
Husband and Wife Talk Dementia Diagnosis
September 21, 2023
I May Be Forgetful
September 20, 2023
Doing Something About It
Diet & Prevention
Is Sitting Bad for the Brain? Maybe Not.
September 24, 2023
Is keeping seated and sedentary, while intellectually stimulated, part of the best way to care for your brain?
The Genetic Factor That Fends Off Alzheimer’s
September 22, 2023
A massive study of medical and genetic data shows that people with a particular version of a gene involved in immune response had a lower risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
UCLA: Memory-Mood Boosted by Curcumin Despite Aging
September 22, 2023
The spice turmeric contains curcumin. In a UCLA study, curcumin significantly improved memory and mildly improved mood in people with memory problems.
In with the Coffee, Out with the Soda
September 18, 2023
Drinking to fight dementia? Which drinks are good and which are bad?
Harvard & Cleveland Clinic researchers offer scientific advice.
Why is Alzheimer’s Unofficially Called “Type 3 Diabetes”?
September 18, 2023
Mayo Clinic, America’s top research center, asked, “Is Alzheimer’s triggered by a form of brain diabetes?” An insulin nasal spray may help.
12 Intervention Sessions Improve Cognition
September 17, 2023
Researchers say it takes a dozen “intervention sessions” to improve cognition in those at risk for Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
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Research
Is Sitting Bad for the Brain? Maybe Not.
Is keeping seated and sedentary, while intellectually stimulated, part of the best way to care for your brain?
The Genetic Factor That Fends Off Alzheimer’s
A massive study of medical and genetic data shows that people with a particular version of a gene involved in immune response had a lower risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
Alzheimer’s Lethargy Due to Neurodegeneration, Not Insomnia
The tendency of Alzheimer’s patients to sleep throughout the day is not due to nighttime insomnia — it has to do with the degeneration of a type of neuron, according to a research study.
12 Intervention Sessions Improve Cognition
Researchers say it takes a dozen “intervention sessions” to improve cognition in those at risk for Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
Unpacking Ways to Help Dementia
Treatments & Therapies
Ketosis and Alzheimer’s: Dr. Cunnane’s Dietary Journey
Early evidence indicates that ketogenic therapy is a safe and effective treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. Dr. Stephen Cunnane discusses how ketogenic therapies can help.
FDA-Approved Sargramostim Improves Alzheimer’s Cognition
FDA-approved Sargramostim, a normal human protein, improved memory and cognition in Alzheimer’s patients in a Phase II clinical trial. The drug is safe and well-tolerated, and has been used for other disorders for 30 years.
ARIA in Lacanemab, Donanemab and Aduhelm
A neuroradiologist at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL warns that increased use of monoclonal antibody treatment for Alzheimer’s has also led to the discovery of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities — ARIA. Find out more.
Books to Help You Decide what is True
Tips, Insights & Helpful Guides
Caregivers
Announcing the 4th Annual Maude’s Awards Winners
Maude’s Awards: Recognizing Innovation in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
September 22, 2023
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Thought of the Week: Old Love
Young love is about wanting to be happy.Old love is about wanting someone else to be happy.
September 22, 2023
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UCLA: Memory-Mood Boosted by Curcumin Despite Aging
The spice turmeric contains curcumin. In a UCLA study, curcumin significantly improved memory and mildly improved mood in people with memory problems.
September 22, 2023
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Husband and Wife Talk Dementia Diagnosis
Popular British news presenter Alistair Stewart first realized something was wrong when he could not tie his shoelaces, but his wife Sally was way ahead of him. Watch now.
September 21, 2023
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Love & Truth
Understanding the Experience
Just what is a loved one with dementia going through? This virtual Alzheimer’s tour reveals more than you ever imagined.
Inspiring & Uplifting
Film & Songs
Garden of Remembrance
September 19, 2023
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The aptly titled ‘Garden Of Remembrance’ tells the story of a married couple dealing with the early onset of dementia and the feelings of a husband who’s “Lost between the here and now/Somewhere that he can’t be found” and his wife. Stunning, beautiful & poignant.
Father with Dementia Belts Out “Quando Quando” with Son
September 12, 2023
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This carpool sing-a-long between a father with dementia and his son went viral. $50,000 in donations poured into the Alzheimer’s Society. Enjoy their great music. Sing along if you can!
“Blank Stares” Inspires Millions for Alzheimer’s
September 5, 2023
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Raising 20 million dollars for Alzheimer’s, Jay Allen found the courage to write a song about the journey in caring for his mom’s Alzheimer’s.