Kathy Sanford is the first person in the USA to have a pacemaker implanted in her brain to treat Alzheimer’s. The pacemaker sends electronic signals to stimulate brain activity. See how she’s doing.
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Kathy Sanford is the first person in the USA to have a pacemaker implanted in her brain to treat Alzheimer’s. The pacemaker sends electronic signals to stimulate brain activity. See how she’s doing.






This site was inspired by my Mom’s autoimmune dementia.
It is a place where we separate out the wheat from the chafe, the important articles & videos from each week’s river of news. Google gets a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia every 7 minutes. That can overwhelm anyone looking for help. This site filters out, focuses on and offers only the best information. it has helped hundreds of thousands of people since it debuted in 2007. 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.
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This site was inspired by my Mom’s autoimmune dementia.
It is a place where we separate out the wheat from the chafe, the important articles & videos from each week’s river of news. Google gets a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia every 7 minutes. That can overwhelm anyone looking for help. This site filters out, focuses on and offers only the best information. it has helped hundreds of thousands of people since it debuted in 2007. 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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I wish you well, Doctor's. We're counting on you!
Don Miller
Great news!!! Keep up the great work doctors, patients, scientists and God bless!!!
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