Women Need More Omega-3 to Prevent Alzheimer's
Women face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s. New research shows that low omega-3 levels may be a hidden factor—and boosting intake through diet or supplements could offer protection.
Designing Homes for Extra Care
The Housing Learning and Improvement Network looks at the design process and philosophy behind creating a successful Extra Care scheme.
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.
Helping a Person with Dementia to Clean Their Teeth
Tooth brushing in dementia can involve a number of tricky details. Anticipating needs is all it takes to make it easy to brush teeth. See dozens of tips to help people with dementia keep their mouth, breath and teeth clean and fresh.
SPARK: What Happened to Robin Williams' Brain?
TRAILER: Robin Williams and his battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
Is Sugar Really to Blame for Alzheimer's?
Sugar, the brain, and Alzheimer's - just how tight is their connection? Check out this update from Tulane University's targeted study.
Alzheimer’s Lethargy Due to Neurodegeneration, Not Insomnia
No Comments
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.
3-Minute 'Fastball' Alzheimer’s Test Could Speed Access to Leqembi
Access to Leqembi, the new Alzheimer’s drug, has been slowed by lengthy diagnoses. The “Fastball” brainwave test could change that — detecting memory decline earlier and speeding access to treatment.
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
The Dangers of Driving with Alzheimer’s
VIDEO + CHECKLIST OF 15 WARNING SIGNS: Memory problems caused by Alzheimer’s make driving unsafe. See how. Watch this thought-provoking video to open up the discussion with family members, friends and patients.
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.
BRAIN HEALTH
Diet
And Prevention
Women Need More Omega-3 to Prevent Alzheimer’s
September 8, 2025
Women face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s. New research shows that low omega-3 levels may be a hidden factor—and boosting intake through diet or supplements could offer protection.
September is World Alzheimer’s Month
September 1, 2025
START WORLD ALZHEIMER’S MONTH WITH A HEALTHY DEMENTIA-FIGHTING INFOGRAPH & VIDEO.
Prevent dementia. Learn how to lower your Alzheimer’s risk. Be good to your brain this World Alzheimer’s Month.
Genetic Alzheimer’s Risk? Mediterranean Diet Fights Back
August 28, 2025
With what we know today, even high genetic risk can be beaten —new research reveals that the Mediterranean diet may slow memory decline and lower dementia risk, even for those with the APOE4 gene.
Library of Posts
Progressing to a Cure
Research
Tumeric Has the Spice of Life for Nanoparticles
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.
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
Unpacking Ways to Help Dementia
Treatments & Therapies
Tips, Insights & Helpful Guides
Caregiving
Shopping
Caregivers Delight: 31-Day Pill Organizer, 4 Times a Day
1 Comment
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Caregivers love this pill box, as do patients and professionals. Simply fill it once a month. Roomy, simple, ingenious.
Best Digital Photo Frames for Dementia
No Comments
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
No Comments
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.
Take The Patented Virtual Dementia Tour
3 Comments
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
No Comments
Shoulder issues? Mobility limits? This durable little device helps more than one can imagine when reaching for a seat belt!
Bookshop
The Original Picture Puzzle
No Comments
BOOK OF THE WEEK: The Editors of Brain Games for Adults put together this book of original picture puzzles. The variety of brain teasers make this a perfect gift for people living with dementia.
Explaining Alzheimer’s to Young Children: A Compassionate Guide
1 Comment
Explaining Alzheimer’s to young children can be a daunting task. Here are 10 easy suggestions for explaining Alzheimer’s to young children.
Avie J. Rainwater, III, Ph.D., ABPP, FAACP
No Comments
Clinical Psychology / Neuropsychology
LIFECARE PSYCHOLOGY GROUP, LLC
MYndspan
No Comments
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
No Comments
Kimberly Warnick, Certified Dementia Practitioner and Care Navigator
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
A Better Place
1 Comment
Listen as country singer Glen Campbell reflects on his life in his song, “A Better Place,” during his battle with Alzheimer’s.
Veronica
No Comments
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.
The Music of Alzheimer’s: 20 Songs
No Comments
TWENTY MUSIC VIDEOS: Music says what words never can. Take in these engaging, moving songs about living well with Alzheimer’s.
Inspiring & Uplifting
Film & Music
OKLAHOMA! Belted Out by Dad with Dementia & Son
September 5, 2025
No Comments
Here’s Teddy Mac and his son Simon singing Oklahoma – one of his showstoppers – from a few years ago.
America’s Amazing Alzheimer’s Choir
September 1, 2025
1 Comment
Once a week, a chorus of people with Alzheimer’s rehearse side-by-side with their caregivers. The songs they sing are, remarkably, often from memory. Watch “The Giving Voice Chorus” in action.
A Better Place
August 16, 2025
1 Comment
Listen as country singer Glen Campbell reflects on his life in his song, “A Better Place,” during his battle with Alzheimer’s.