13% of Dementia Diagnoses May Be Reversible — Hepatic Encephalopathy
A major study finds up to 13% of people diagnosed with dementia may actually have a treatable liver-brain disorder called hepatic encephalopathy. The discovery could change how doctors and families approach memory loss in older adults.
Smart Drug Alternatives to Help Protect Memory
Some everyday medicines may nudge dementia risk higher — but safer, equally effective alternatives often exist. Here’s how to replace high-risk drugs with brain-friendlier options
Magnesium's Importance to Brain Health
DIET: MAGNESIUM appears to do a lot to maintain brain health, prevent cognitive impairment (CI), and fight Alzheimer's. Learn how.
Magnesium-Rich Pumpkin Pie
BRAIN RECIPE: Make your pumpkin-pie a brain-healthy magnesium-pie. Try this "cognitively-correct" dish for dinner.
5 Communication Tips for Dementia Caregivers
TALKING TO PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA IS VITAL when getting together. Check out 5 handy communication tips and books.
A Bit of Sleep Prevents a Lot of Dementia
As little as 1% increase in deep-sleep per year, for people over 60, translates into a 27% decreased risk of dementia.
Magnesium’s Importance to Brain Health
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DIET: MAGNESIUM appears to do a lot to maintain brain health, prevent cognitive impairment (CI), and fight Alzheimer’s. Learn how.
Quit Later, Still Win: Smokers Can Cut Dementia Risk
Even in later life, quitting smoking significantly reduces dementia risk. New research published in The Lancet offers renewed hope — it’s never too late to protect your brain.
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
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.
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.
BRAIN HEALTH
Diet
And Prevention
Magnesium-Rich Pumpkin Pie
October 23, 2025
BRAIN RECIPE: Make your pumpkin-pie a brain-healthy magnesium-pie. Try this “cognitively-correct” dish for dinner.
A Bit of Sleep Prevents a Lot of Dementia
October 21, 2025
As little as 1% increase in deep-sleep per year, for people over 60, translates into a 27% decreased risk of dementia.
High-Sugar Diet Impairs Brain Clearance
October 19, 2025
A high-sugar diet causes insulin resistance in the brain, reducing neuronal debris removal. How badly can this increase neurodegeneration risk?
Library of Posts
Progressing to a Cure
Research
Jardiance Boosts Memory, Brain Blood Flow and Health in Alzheimer’s
NEW RESEARCH: A diabetes medication already helping millions, called Jardiance, improves memory, strengthens blood flow, and supports overall brain health in pre- and early Alzheimer’s.
Talk Therapy for Dementia
Talk therapy may improve symptoms of depression for people with dementia, providing hope for those who typically do not benefit from antidepressant medication.
Anemia Triggers Dementia. Fight it with a Good Diet.
Anemia (low level of red blood cells) can increase dementia risk 41%. You can do something about it. Learn what it takes.
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.
Unpacking Ways to Help Dementia
Treatments & Therapies
Tips, Insights & Helpful Guides
Caregiving
Shopping
Caregivers Delight: 31-Day Pill Organizer, 4 Times a Day
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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
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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.
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
Don’t Walk Away from Alzheimer’s
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There is a choice we make when a loved one gets Alzheimer’s. Walk away, or don’t walk away. Marilyn’s Mom told her to walk away. Marilyn chose not to. She’s glad she didn’t. Share her journey.
The Original Picture Puzzle
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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
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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
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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.
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
I Promise You Forever, You Will Never Leave My Mind
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“Damn this old dementia, for robbing me of time, But I promise you forever, you will never leave my mind.”
OKLAHOMA! Belted Out by Dad with Dementia & Son
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Here’s Teddy Mac and his son Simon singing Oklahoma – one of his showstoppers – from a few years ago.
A Better Place
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Listen as country singer Glen Campbell reflects on his life in his song, “A Better Place,” during his battle with Alzheimer’s.
Inspiring & Uplifting
Film & Music
You Are Here
October 12, 2025
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MUSIC VIDEO: Deeply beautiful, this song is in support of the courageous people between 29 and 65 with “younger-onset dementia”, also known as early-onset dementia. Close your eyes and listen to this intensely hopeful melody.
I Promise You Forever, You Will Never Leave My Mind
October 2, 2025
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“Damn this old dementia, for robbing me of time, But I promise you forever, you will never leave my mind.”
I’m Not Gonna Miss You
September 15, 2025
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This video is a tribute to superstar Glen Campbell. See him share his personal Alzheimer’s journey with his intensely beautiful Alzheimer’s song.