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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

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Peter Berger

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December 28, 2022 2 Comments

The site is dedicated to all those preserving the dignity of the community of people living with dementia.If you would like to contact us with

Swelling Along Brain’s Axons May be True Culprit in Alzheimer’s

December 16, 2022 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Yale researchers have found the debilitating symptoms of Alzheimer’s may be the result of swelling caused by amyloid plaques in the brain.

Treating Dementia with Coconut Oil

December 15, 2022 4 Comments

DIET VIDEO: The jury is out on coconut oil for dementia. Many institutions remain skeptical, while others cautiously review clinical trials. In the meantime, people

Does Sleep Apnea Cause Alzheimer’s, Or Is it the Other Way Around?

December 15, 2022 5 Comments

SLEEP: Research has long connected sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s. A key study looking at Alzheimer’s and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is opening up new “chicken-or-egg” questions:

Antibiotics Weaken Alzheimer’s

December 14, 2022 1 Comment

DRUGS: Long-term antibiotic treatment decreased Alzheimer’s-causing plaques in the lab. It also helped the brain fight inflammation by enhancing the neuroinflammatory activity of microglial cells.

Warning: Stroke Signs Often Misdiagnosed as Harmless Headache or Dizziness

December 13, 2022 2 Comments

DIAGNOSIS: EMERGENCY ROOM DOCTORS commonly miss strokes, a leading cause of vascular dementia. This is especially true among women, minorities and younger patients. Learn how

Alzheimer’s “Pacemaker” Works Well in Trial

December 12, 2022 1 Comment

CLINICAL TRIALS VIDEO: Thin electrical wires were surgically implanted in the brain of Alzheimer’s patients. Called “Deep Brain Stimulation”, see how this brain “pacemaker” improves

Dementia in Blizzards – How to Prepare

December 12, 2022 No Comments

WINTER STORM WATCH – COASTAL ADVISORIES IN EFFECT – People with dementia can be especially vulnerable in a snowstorm. Here are some special steps you

Exploring Alzheimer’s & Infection

December 11, 2022 1 Comment

RESEARCH EXCERPT: Is Alzheimer’s caused by a germ? $1 million goes to anyone who can answer that. If the germ theory gets traction, it could

Green Tea, Cocoa & Red Wine Reduce Beta Amyloid Plaques

December 9, 2022 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Researchers say compounds found in green tea, red wine, cocoa and certain fruits and nuts were found to diminish amyloid plaques with

Fish, Omega-3 and Dementia

October 5, 2025

Dr. Michael Gregger, Director of the authoritative NutritionFacts site, asks, “Why has fish consumption been associated with cognitive impairment and loss of executive function?”

Emma Heming Willis talking about Frontotemporal Dementia

Bruce Willis and Frontotemporal Dementia

October 3, 2025

Diane Sawyer sat down with Emma Heming Willis and Neurologist Dr. Bruce Miller to talk about Bruce Willis’ health. (11 minute video)

Talk Therapy for Dementia

October 2, 2025

Talk therapy may improve symptoms of depression for people with dementia, providing hope for those who typically do not benefit from antidepressant medication.

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A Grandchild for One Day Keeps Dementia Away

An intriguing study of 120 grandmothers might surprise you. Doctors know socially engaged people have better cognition and less dementia. But can a person get too much of a good thing? What’s the right balance?

“I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” By Dad with Dementia & Son

Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!

Is Alzheimer’s Catchy?

It looks like a sneeze cannot give anyone Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s abnormal disease proteins do spread from cell-to-cell, they are not “infectious”. Check out the facts.