Why Are Doctors Diagnosing Dementia 3 Years Too Late?
So many people wait years for a dementia diagnosis—long after symptoms begin. Why? And what can we do about it now?
Care Tip - Stop Correcting Them
Teresa Youngstrom is a registered nurse. She offers a quick tip for caregivers, friends and family when visiting or living with someone with dementia to help smooth the way. Watch now.
Why Does Sunshine Fight Dementia?
Got enough sunshine? Learn how sunshine seems to offer a bright, simple way to lower your risk of dementia.
Good Light Lightens Alzheimer's
Lighting affects how people feel. The right light reduces agitation and improves mood in people with dementia.
Veronica
Superstar Elvis Costello sings about his grandmother's Alzheimer's and the tapestry of her full, rich life. Co-authored with Paul McCartney, it reached #1 on Billboard.
Welcome, About This Site
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
What is it?
Diagnosis
Quality of Life
Living Well with Dementia
Supermarket Checkout Lane for People with Dementia
INNOVATION – VIDEO: A big supermarket launched a ‘relaxed’ checkout lane to make life a little less stressful for people with dementia and other vulnerable people.
Green Spaces Improve Cognitive Function
VIDEO + ARTICLE: Residential areas with more green space were associated with faster thinking, better attention, and higher overall cognitive function in a federal study. Learn more.
Ronald Reagan & Alzheimer’s – Just the Facts
VIDEO+ARTICLE:
Reagan revolutionized Alzheimer’s awareness. Is there truth to the notion of Ronald Reagan having Alzheimer’s during his presidency? After all, President Reagan’s winning vote margins were massive, among the biggest in American history.
Social for 1 Day Improves Cognition for 3
Researchers find that adults ages 70 to 90 who enjoy a pleasant social life, also have a better cognitive life.
BRAIN HEALTH
Diet
And Prevention
Why Does Sunshine Fight Dementia?
August 12, 2025
Got enough sunshine? Learn how sunshine seems to offer a bright, simple way to lower your risk of dementia.
Tumeric Has the Spice of Life for Nanoparticles
August 1, 2025
Australian researchers show nanoparticles that contain curcumin, from turmeric, not only prevent cognitive deterioration, but also reverse the damage. Find out more about this exciting development.
Harvard’s Dr. Tanzi Develops CogniSHIELD Brain Supplement
August 1, 2025
Dr. Rudy Tanzi is Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical and Director of McCance Center for Brain Health. Based on 3 decades of his research, learn how CogniSHIELD uniquely protects against amyloid, inflammation and Alzheimer’s.
Library of Posts
Progressing to a Cure
Research
Big Cup, Little Man: Picking Up the Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s
SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
Brain Sugar Breakthrough: Can Fasting and Fat Burners Shield Your Mind?
A new Buck Institute discovery reveals neurons process sugar in a surprising way— and unlocking this “brain sugar” pathway could lead to powerful Alzheimer’s treatments.
Do Babies’ Tau Proteins Hold the Key to Curing Alzheimer’s?
Why Do Babies Have More Alzheimer’s Protein Than Adults? A Surprising Clue to Future Treatments
Bill Gates on the Next Phase of the Alzheimer’s Fight
Bill Gates says, “I am blown away by how much we have learned about Alzheimer’s disease over the last couple years.” See his compelling video and insight-filled blog post.
Unpacking Ways to Help Dementia
Treatments & Therapies
Tips, Insights & Helpful Guides
Caregiving
Shopping
Best Digital Photo Frames for Dementia
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Looking for the best digital photo frame for a loved one with dementia? Many frames claim to be senior-friendly. We explore the Pix-Star series, rated best for its combination of features and value for the money.
Custom Photo Placemats Foster Meaningful Connections at Mealtime
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Make mealtime for loved ones with Alzheimer’s more meaningful. Foster social connections and bring people closer together with a custom, one-of-a-kind photo placemat. Make it a time to gather, share, and celebrate life.
3 Battery-Operated Dementia Clocks
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If your loved one asks a little too often, “What’s the time?” “What day is it?”, easily solve the problem with these Battery-Operated Dementia-Calendar-Clocks. No wires, hang them on any wall, stand them on any table.
Take The Patented Virtual Dementia Tour
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VIDEO & ARTICLE: 500,000 family and professional caregivers have experienced The Virtual Dementia Tour®. It simulates Alzheimer’s for caregivers. It boosts their level of care and motivation. See how it works.
Seatbelt Grabber
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Shoulder issues? Mobility limits? This durable little device helps more than one can imagine when reaching for a seat belt!
Bookshop
Avie J. Rainwater, III, Ph.D., ABPP, FAACP
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Clinical Psychology / Neuropsychology
LIFECARE PSYCHOLOGY GROUP, LLC
MYndspan
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Empower yourself with a detailed report of your brain’s function, consisting of an assessment of your cognitive function and your brain connectivity with a quick 45-minute on-site appointment.
Dementia Care Solutions of East Tennessee
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Kimberly Warnick, Certified Dementia Practitioner and Care Navigator
The Easiest Way to Sell More Alzheimer’s Books—Week by Week
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Selling Alzheimer’s books takes time – buyers rarely commit right away. Smart authors plan for the long game, offering gentle, repeated reminders to buy. No tool does this more effectively or simply than the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Weekly Newsletter service. Keep your book—and its message—at the center of your readers’ attention.
You Are Not Alone: Dealing with Lewy Body Dementia
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All a caregiver for Lewy Body Dementia needs to know, from symptoms to diagnosis to care for their loved one and themselves, for the entire caregiving journey. Part memoir and part help book.
Love & Compassion
Experience 12 Minutes in Alzheimer's
Just what is a loved one with dementia going through? This virtual Alzheimer’s tour reveals more than you ever imagined.
Songs
The Music of Alzheimer’s: 20 Songs
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TWENTY MUSIC VIDEOS: Music says what words never can. Take in these engaging, moving songs about living well with Alzheimer’s.
I Know Who He Is
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William Michael Morgan strums a proud, moving song by a young man that knows who his father with dementia truly is. Watch now.
My Mind is Running Dry But Love Still Speaks
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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.
Inspiring & Uplifting
Film & Music
The Crown (Movie Trailer): Prime Minister Wilson Tells the Queen He Has Alzheimer’s
July 31, 2025
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See Prime Minister Harold Wilson tell Queen Elizabeth he has Alzheimer’s. It’s a deeply human moment between sovereign and statesman, marked by quiet dignity, personal sorrow, and the recognition that even the sharpest minds can’t escape time’s reach.
The Music of Alzheimer’s: 20 Songs
June 24, 2025
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TWENTY MUSIC VIDEOS: Music says what words never can. Take in these engaging, moving songs about living well with Alzheimer’s.
I Know Who He Is
June 9, 2025
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William Michael Morgan strums a proud, moving song by a young man that knows who his father with dementia truly is. Watch now.