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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

Peter Berger

You don't get to choose how you're going to die. Or when. You can only decide how you're going to live. Now.

Thought of the Week: Live. Now.

December 22, 2025 1 Comment

You don’t get to choose how you’re going to die. Or when.You only get to choose how you’re going to live. Now.

A Story of the Superhero Mom Battling Alzheimer’s

December 22, 2025 No Comments

Watch this inspiring story of living with and fighting against this disease.

10 Gift Ideas When Living with Alzheimer’s

December 22, 2025 6 Comments

DEMENTIA GIFT IDEAS: People with Alzheimer’s may lose abilities, but feelings still matter. What once wasn’t much of a gift, may now be a great one. What were nice presents may no longer be right. See these thoughtful suggestions.

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Leqembi Prescriptions Could Rise Sharply. Why?

December 21, 2025 No Comments

Alzheimer’s treatment eligibility may be far larger than previously thought. A major Nature study using blood tests suggests millions more older adults could qualify for treatment than current use reflects. As diagnosis becomes easier, demand for drugs like Leqembi could shift sharply.

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Israel’s Unexpected Blessing: Highest Birth Rate, Lowest Dementia Prevalence

December 20, 2025 No Comments

Israel pairs the developed world’s highest birth rate with the lowest crude dementia prevalence in a major European comparison—an advantage rooted in demographics that gives the country valuable time to prepare better for caregivers and families.

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Beetroot Boosts Blood Flow. Will That Slow Cognitive Decline?

December 19, 2025 No Comments

NEW STUDY: Beetroot is known for improving blood flow—but that may matter more for dementia than many people realize. See the evidence and and what caregivers should realistically take from it.

What not to say to an Alzheimer's patient.

Alzheimer’s: What Not to Say

December 17, 2025 16 Comments

[VIDEO] TIPS FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS & CAREGIVERS. The title says it all. Whether caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s or just visiting, be wise & avoid these phrases.

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Rapidly Progressive Dementia: When Decline Moves Faster Than Expected

December 16, 2025 No Comments

New research explains how to recognize “Rapidly Progressive Dementia”, why it often involves Alzheimer’s, and what faster change means for daily care and planning.

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Just to Hold Her Hand

December 15, 2025 2 Comments

A beautiful song on living with Alzheimer’s. (Includes lyrics.) Enjoy.

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Thought of the Week: We Are Made Kind

December 14, 2025 No Comments

Kindness can become its own motive.We are made kind by being kind. (Eric Hoffer)

Cuddly Robotic Pet Boosts Mood in Dementia

February 25, 2026

Researchers in Florida find that robotic pet cats improve mood, behavior and cognition in older adults with mild to moderate dementia. Find out more.

How Physical Activity Turns Back the Brain’s Clock

February 24, 2026

The protein BDNF builds synapses in the human brain, nurturing brain cells and fighting off dementia. While there is no artificial way of boosting it, social and cognitive activity can.

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Think It’s Dementia? Good Chance It’s Not

February 24, 2026

Memory failing? New research shows you may need help, but not for dementia. Memory slips, stress and fatigue are growing in people with healthy memory.

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“Blank Stares” Inspires Millions for Alzheimer’s

Raising 20 million dollars for Alzheimer’s, Jay Allen found the courage to write a song about the journey in caring for his mom’s Alzheimer’s.

I Got Dementia. Is That Alzheimer’s or Something Else?

When a doctor says a person has dementia, what does that mean? What do you do, say and ask?

Play 3-D Video Games & Fight Dementia

Don’t put that controller down just yet. Playing three-dimensional video games – besides being lots of fun – can boost the formation of memories, according to University of California neurobiologists.

A ‘Feeling’ for Dementia? Findings on Subjectively Perceived Memory Problems

A fascinating study in Europe finds that individuals who felt they had memory problems did in fact have measurable cognitive deficits. Scientists analyzed the spinal fluid to measure the levels of biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s.