What to Expect from Dementia’s Brain Changes
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TEEPA CARE VIDEO:
Teepa Snow explains what to expect as dementia takes over the brain. Learn how our fascinating brains work and affect our behavior.
Nanosilver Warning
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Alzheimer’s is characterized by an overproduction of free radicals in cells. That’s why incredibly tiny “nanoparticles” of silver, found in supplements, cosmetics and food packaging, worry scientists. Hear their concerns, as well as products to avoid.
Light Improves Life with Alzheimer’s
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LIGHTING TIP + NEW VIDEOS: Light therapy for Alzheimer’s increases sleep quality, efficiency and duration, according to an important study. 4 weeks of light therapy
FDA Okays Trial of Alzheimer’s Pill with Unique Mechanism
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The new Alzheimer’s injections Aduhelm and Lecanemab offer hope. Now, Mastinimab is trying to break through to the next level with a simpler pill. Mastinimab fights Alzheimer’s via a revolutionary mechanism of action. Learn why the FDA approved Mastinimab’s final round of trials.
Swelling Along Brain’s Axons May be True Culprit in Alzheimer’s
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: Yale researchers have found the debilitating symptoms of Alzheimer’s may be the result of swelling caused by amyloid plaques in the brain.
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
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Diagnosis
SAGE Pen & Paper Alzheimer’s Test
January 11, 2023
DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE: Problems with memory or thinking? Check out this simple, written exam from Ohio State University Medical Center. Find out what made
Warning: Stroke Signs Often Misdiagnosed as Harmless Headache or Dizziness
December 13, 2022
DIAGNOSIS: EMERGENCY ROOM DOCTORS commonly miss strokes, a leading cause of vascular dementia. This is especially true among women, minorities and younger patients. Learn how
Seniors Avoid Memory Tests
December 6, 2022
DIAGNOSIS: Many seniors know their memory and thinking abilities have gone downhill. They also know Medicare offers free cognitive tests. Yet 50% of these seniors
Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Now on the Market
December 2, 2022
VIDEO + ARTICLE: The -C₂N Diagnostics firm is marking the two-year anniversary of being the first to ffer its widely accessible blood test for Alzheimer’s.
Quality of Life
I Have Dementia, But Dementia Doesn’t Have Me
December 14, 2022
The Dangers of Driving with Alzheimer’s
December 13, 2022
Doing Something About It
Diet & Prevention
Nanosilver Warning
January 23, 2023
Alzheimer’s is characterized by an overproduction of free radicals in cells. That’s why incredibly tiny “nanoparticles” of silver, found in supplements, cosmetics and food packaging, worry scientists. Hear their concerns, as well as products to avoid.
Treating Dementia with Coconut Oil
December 15, 2022
DIET VIDEO: The jury is out on coconut oil for dementia. Many institutions remain skeptical, while others cautiously review clinical trials. In the meantime, people
Does Sleep Apnea Cause Alzheimer’s, Or Is it the Other Way Around?
December 15, 2022
SLEEP: Research has long connected sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s. A key study looking at Alzheimer’s and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is opening up new “chicken-or-egg” questions:
Warning: Stroke Signs Often Misdiagnosed as Harmless Headache or Dizziness
December 13, 2022
DIAGNOSIS: EMERGENCY ROOM DOCTORS commonly miss strokes, a leading cause of vascular dementia. This is especially true among women, minorities and younger patients. Learn how
Green Tea, Cocoa & Red Wine Reduce Beta Amyloid Plaques
December 9, 2022
VIDEO + ARTICLE: Researchers say compounds found in green tea, red wine, cocoa and certain fruits and nuts were found to diminish amyloid plaques with
Brains are Nuts about Nuts
December 6, 2022
HEALTH CHART + 2 VIDEOS + ARTICLE: In 4,000 elders, nuts boosted cognition by 60% and delayed memory decline by 2 years. See the “Healthy
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Progressing to a Cure
Research
Nanosilver Warning
Alzheimer’s is characterized by an overproduction of free radicals in cells. That’s why incredibly tiny “nanoparticles” of silver, found in supplements, cosmetics and food packaging, worry scientists. Hear their concerns, as well as products to avoid.
Swelling Along Brain’s Axons May be True Culprit in Alzheimer’s
VIDEO + ARTICLE: Yale researchers have found the debilitating symptoms of Alzheimer’s may be the result of swelling caused by amyloid plaques in the brain.
Does Sleep Apnea Cause Alzheimer’s, Or Is it the Other Way Around?
SLEEP: Research has long connected sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s. A key study looking at Alzheimer’s and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is opening up new “chicken-or-egg” questions:
Antibiotics Weaken Alzheimer’s
DRUGS: Long-term antibiotic treatment decreased Alzheimer’s-causing plaques in the lab. It also helped the brain fight inflammation by enhancing the neuroinflammatory activity of microglial cells.
Unpacking Ways to Help Dementia
Treatments & Therapies
Cognitive Boost for Dementia with Lewy Bodies
GOOD NEWS: Donepezil (Aricept®), approved for Alzheimer’s, also passed a long-term trial for Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB). Get the details on the medicine’s positive
Alzheimer’s Misdiagnosis # 5: Lyme Disease
DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE: Country music legend Kris Kristofferson Alzheimer’s misdiagnosis ruined his career. Turned out he had Lyme disease. Learn about his remarkable recovery
Memantine Improves Lewy Body Dementia & Parkinson’s
OFF-LABEL MEDICATIONS: Memantine (Namenda / Ebixa) is FDA-approved for Alzheimer’s. Learn how it significantly improves memory and attention in Lewy Body Disease, Parkinson’s and various
Books to Help You Decide what is True
Tips, Insights & Helpful Guides
Caregivers
Thought of the Week: This Heart is Huge
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January 22, 2023
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Hypothermia & Dementia: A Cold Weather Hazard
COLD WEATHER IN THE FORECAST. BE PREPARED: Dementia means vulnerability to cold weather. A drop in body temperature, called mild hypothermia can happen anywhere, even
January 18, 2023
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Light Improves Life with Alzheimer’s
LIGHTING TIP + NEW VIDEOS: Light therapy for Alzheimer’s increases sleep quality, efficiency and duration, according to an important study. 4 weeks of light therapy
January 16, 2023
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SAGE Pen & Paper Alzheimer’s Test
DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE: Problems with memory or thinking? Check out this simple, written exam from Ohio State University Medical Center. Find out what made
January 11, 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
When Ted Sings, Millions Listen, Alzheimer’s & All
December 1, 2022
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SONGS & INTERVIEW – VIDEO: Meet Ted. Famously known as the Songaminute Man, Ted is living with dementia, even as he enjoys singing on. Watch
A Big Thanksgiving Laugh from A Little Old Lady
November 22, 2022
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING – SENIOR CARE & FUN VIDEO: A little old lady will make you laugh out loud, elegantly shining tasteful light on aging’s quirks.
