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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

Peter Berger

Eggs & Choline – Brain Healthy, Heart Risky

October 2, 2022 No Comments

DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE: Eggs are one of the best sources of choline. In a new study, Biodesign researchers argue that a lifelong dietary regimen

Communicating Pain in Dementia

October 2, 2022 No Comments

A British study has found the brain’s core for the "it hurts" experience. Think of what this could do for people with limited communication abilities,

What Mom & I Did Together Through Dementia

September 30, 2022 No Comments

TED VIDEO: Artist Tony Luciani was testing out a new camera when his 91-year-old mother with dementia, Elia, snuck into the background of his photos.

Singer Jay Allen Says Music ‘Woke Up’ Mom with Alzheimer’s

September 30, 2022 No Comments

MUSIC VIDEO: Country singer Jay Allen, a contestant on NBC’s The Voice, says music helped “wake up” his mom, who had early onset Alzheimer’s. Watch

Superstars Share Alzheimer’s Stories

September 29, 2022 No Comments

VIDEO: From Springsteen to Paisley and Kathy Mattea, musicians share personal experiences of seeing family members fight Alzheimer’s.

What is Epigenomics? How Does It Affect Alzheimer’s?

September 29, 2022 No Comments

Epigenomics enables us to nurture what our genes do through the way we live. Find out how MIT researchers are mastering epigenomics to beat Alzheimer’s.

For First Time in 35 Years, Pianist with Dementia Forms New Band

September 28, 2022 1 Comment

VIDEO: A 93-year-old jazz pianist suffering from dementia and depression was given a new lease of life when his care home discovered his talent.

Felodipine, FDA-Approved for Blood Pressure, Shows Promise in Dementia

September 28, 2022 2 Comments

OFF-LABEL: An approved prescription drug for high blood pressure is showing promise against Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and other forms of dementia, in experimental studies in the

Can a Herpes Treatment Cut Alzheimer’s in Half?

September 27, 2022 No Comments

Most people are infected by Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV1) by the time they reach old age. New evidence shows that on top of cold

M.I.T. Lab Restores Missing Memories in Alzheimer’s

September 26, 2022 2 Comments

NEWS VIDEO + ARTICLE: In Alzheimer’s, patients are often unable to remember recent experiences. An M.I.T. study with mice suggests those memories are still stored

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Is Sugar Really to Blame for Alzheimer’s?

September 9, 2025

Sugar, the brain, and Alzheimer’s – just how tight is their connection? Check out this update from Tulane University’s targeted study.

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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.

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Advantages of Diagnosing Alzheimer’s as Soon as Possible

September 7, 2025

When memory and thinking seem a little off, people tend to avoid getting a diagnosis. Yet early diagnosis allows for early benefits. These include better planning, treatment and therapy. Learn more about the advantages revealed in an important study.

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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.