PREVENTION VIDEO + ARTICLE: Researchers find that for those who need it, cataract removal can mean lowering one’s risk of developing dementia by 30%. Learn
DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + WRITTEN SELF-TEST: Doctors have a better chance of treating Alzheimer’s if it is caught early. CBS NEWS Dr. Max Gomez reports on
DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE: Harvard’s Dr. Rudolph Tanzi, world-renowned Alzheimer’s researcher, explores lowering risk. Topics include turmeric, vegetarianism, coconut oil and what he applies to
ALZHEIMER’S HISTORY VIDEO: What progress have we made in the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia? What are the remaining challenges?
VIDEO: Dementia can make it difficult to recognize familiar faces, or even trigger hallucinations. Lewy body dementia is particularly susceptible to such visual problems. Watch
3 ROOTS OF ALZHEIMER’S: Columbia University researchers have pinpointed 3 discoveries about Alzheimer’s: Where it starts Why it starts there How it spreads. Learn why
MEDICATION & TREATMENT VIDEO: Agitation is one of the most common symptoms of Alzheimer’s. See why citalopram may be effective in alleviating Alzheimer’s agitation and
POWERFUL & INSPIRED VIDEO + LETTER: “The granddaughter of a conqueror” confronts Alzheimer’s with clear passion, letting it know how boldly a loving family can
NUTRITION: Blueberry vinegar may fight dementia by improving cognitive function. Learn about improvements to short-term memory in the lab as reported in The Journal of
CARE-TIPS VIDEO + ARTICLE: A common frustration in Alzheimer’s is the propensity to say “no” to just about everything. Often, this is triggered by physical
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.
Remember: The dementia patient is not giving you a hard time. The dementia patient is having a hard time.
Ketones are a backup source of energy for neurons. Now, exciting research reveals bigger news: Ketone esters help clear misfolded proteins in animal models of aging and Alzheimer’s.
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What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s? When to get a professional evaluation.
SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
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?
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