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Peter Berger

Success in Delaying Dementia

August 14, 2022 No Comments

PROGRESS: A key study shows an easing, in certain respects, of the harsh impact of dementia. On average, people seem to be developing dementia later

Flu Vaccine Reduces Alzheimer’s Risk 40%

August 12, 2022 No Comments

RESEARCH ARTICLE + VIDEO: People who receive at least one influenza vaccine are 40% less likely than their non-vaccinated peers to develop Alzheimer’s disease, researchers

Daily Songs Perk Up Alzheimer’s

August 11, 2022 No Comments

VIDEO: See the good energy music adds to families living with Alzheimer’s. Learn how music brings a fresh lift every day.

Pharmacists Uniquely Positioned to Assist with Dementia Medications

August 11, 2022 No Comments

HELP FROM THE PHARMACY: Study reveals patients need help managing drugs Community pharmacists could be used more to support patients and carers Assisting carers reduces

Treating Dementia with Lewy Bodies

August 10, 2022 1 Comment

SEMINAR VIDEO: Everything you wanted to know about treating dementia with Lewy Bodies, in clear terms, by leading expert Dr. Geoff Kerchner, MD, PhD, Neurologist

Memory Changes: Are You Your Own Best Judge?

August 10, 2022 2 Comments

CAN YOU DIAGNOSE YOURSELF? An important study suggests that self-reported memory complaints might predict clinical memory impairment later in life.

L.A.T.E. Dementia – A New Diagnosis

August 9, 2022 No Comments

DIAGNOSIS: L.A.T.E. Dementia is important because it affects millions of people, approximately 40% of people over the age of 85. How is it recognized? What makes it different?

B Vitamins Vs. Brain Loss

August 8, 2022 No Comments

DIET RESEARCH VIDEO + ARTICLE: B vitamins protect the brain and lower Alzheimer’s risk. How do they work? See which ones are best for various

Helping People with Dementia Stay Physically Active

August 7, 2022 No Comments

ACTIVITIES FOR ANY DAY – 6 HEALTHY TIPS to help you stay active with Alzheimer’s, along with physical activities to do.

Generosity, Dementia & Financial Abuse

August 7, 2022 No Comments

RESEARCH ARTICLE: Researchers find that participants who gave away more money scored significantly lower on cognitive tests known to be sensitive to Alzheimer’s disease than

Family eating healthy meal to prevent dementia

5 Ways Families Can Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

November 10, 2025

Families may share genes, but they can also share habits that protect the brain. Mayo Clinic experts remind us that everyday choices — not just DNA — make a powerful difference.

Bill Gates discussing Alzheimer's research on CBS Sunday Morning

Bill Gates Discusses Alzheimer’s Research on CBS Sunday Morning

November 9, 2025

In this web exclusive, Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates talks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook about research into Alzheimer’s, a disease which affected his own father.

Ronald Reagan’s Alzheimer’s Letter: Still Relevant, Still Moving

November 7, 2025

In November 1994, President Reagan hand-wrote this profound message to America, sharing his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. His words broke stigmas and myths. Watch Nancy Reagan describe that moment. Read his magnificent letter.

Most Popular Stories

85 with Dementia? Good Chance It’s HS-AGING, Not Alzheimer’s

Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?

Grandmother in black and white striped shirt hugging girl in black and white striped shirt

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.