Can the Smell of Rosemary Influence Memory?
December 14, 2025
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Exploring evidence on rosemary and lavender scents and cognitive performance.
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Red Plates for Eating with Dementia
December 12, 2025
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If you couldn’t see your mashed potatoes, you probably wouldn’t eat them. That’s why what “The Red Plate Study” found was astonishing! Alzheimer’s patients eating from red plates consumed 25 percent more food than those eating from white plates. Find out why.
Best Alzheimer’s Pills Organizers
December 12, 2025
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Managing multiple medications can feel overwhelming. The right pill box can turn a daily challenge into a simple routine. We compare Amazon’s best pill organizers for 2025—each designed to meet different needs, from arthritis-friendly lids to monthly systems and automatic dispensers.
Rivastigmine Alzheimer’s Patch: New Research, Better Comfort
December 11, 2025
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New studies highlight smoother tolerability, easier routines, and practical safety updates that make the rivastigmine patch an increasingly caregiver-friendly option.
Kidney Health and Alzheimer’s: Why Your Kidneys Matter in Alzheimer’s Biomarker Testing
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What caregivers should know about interpreting Alzheimer’s biomarkers and kidney function.
8 Care Tips to Boost Holiday Joy
December 9, 2025
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DEMENTIA & HOLIDAY PLANS: Relatives with dementia may be frail or have special emotional, mental and physical health needs. Check out these ways to help them enjoy the holiday season.
One Weight-Loss Drug Slowed Alzheimer’s, Two Didn’t. That’s Good News.
December 9, 2025
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Three major GLP-1 trials came out in late 2025. One weight-loss drug slowed early Alzheimer’s decline, while two others failed. Surprisingly, this mixed pattern may point the way toward a promising new treatment direction.
Lecanemab Can Delay Alzheimer’s 8 Years: New Data, New Hope
December 7, 2025
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New long-term data suggests lecanemab could delay the shift from mild memory loss to moderate Alzheimer’s by up to eight years—offering families precious time and renewed hope.
Your Social Frailty Index: A New Way to Delay Dementia
December 5, 2025
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Strengthening social connections may offer a surprising boost to long-term brain health.
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