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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

Peter Berger

Isolation Brought Me Closer Despite Alzheimer’s

April 13, 2020 No Comments

SWEET VIDEO: Self-isolating with someone who has Alzheimer’s can be hard. See the wonderful thing Tommy is doing with his Nan.

Alzheimer’s Drugs: What You Need to Know

April 5, 2020 6 Comments

FACT SHEET: Several Alzheimer’s prescription drugs are currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat people who have been diagnosed. Learn

Fat People Get Less Dementia

March 3, 2020 3 Comments

2 MILLION BRITONS, in the biggest study in history, astonished researchers. Obese people had 29% less dementia risk than normal-weight people. Underweight? Bigger risk. See

Record-Breaking Alzheimer’s Bipartisan Budget Signed By President Trump

February 10, 2020 1 Comment

The biggest Alzheimer’s-fighting budget in history was approved by Democrats and Republicans in Congress and signed by President Trump. Tripling in size since the President

FTU Ultrasound Clears Alzheimer’s Plaque

February 1, 2020 8 Comments

DESCRIPTIVE ANIMATION, VIDEO & ARTICLE: Ultrasound cleared Alzheimer’s plaque in 75% of lab animals. The result? Improved performance on three memory tasks. See the potential

Breakthrough Blocks Alzheimer’s Gene

January 29, 2020 3 Comments

GENETIC PROGRESS: Apoe4 genes increase Alzheimer’s risk by 10 times. UT Southwestern researchers succeeded in neutralizing important gene effects. The breakthrough opens doors to developing

Dementia & Osteoporosis – One Drug for Both

January 25, 2020 4 Comments

MEDICATION: The most common drug for Alzheimer’s also increases bone mass in mice. Find out what this means for people with dementia in fear of bone

Hearing Aids May Delay Cognitive Decline

January 22, 2020 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE + APPS: RESEARCHERS in Australia found most people who used hearing aids significantly improved the ability to plan, organize information and initiate

Oral Health for Older Adults

January 22, 2020 No Comments

A GREAT DENTAL resource provides low-cost programs for American seniors. Also check out the website’s free “how to” guide for communities.

Diagnosing Dementia’s Symptoms for Nurses & Caregivers

January 21, 2020 No Comments

PROFESSIONALS – VIDEO: Doctors, nurses and caregivers must work together to diagnose Alzheimer’s. There simply is no one-stop test. Even after considering signs and symptoms,

A better sleep may not be the best sleep.

Does Ambien Clutter the Brain with Alzheimer’s Plaque?

January 26, 2025

Ambien (Zolpidem), a sleeping pill, was studied to see its effects on the brain. Learn to think twice before reaching for a sleeping pill – while you can still think clearly.

Lady's hand holding elder's hand. This is what it takes to be an Alzheimer's Caregiver.

What It Take to be an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

January 25, 2025

This is what it takes To be an Alzheimer’s caregiver.

Slow-Wave Sleep Halts Alzheimer’s Build-Up in the Brain

January 24, 2025

See Harvard Alzheimer’s expert Dr. Rudy Tanzi and Deepak Chopra explore cutting edge research and insights on sleep’s capacity to prevent Alzheimer’s.

Most Popular Stories

Planting New Memories with Horticulture Therapy

In gardening, people with Alzheimer’s grow fresh plants along with better thinking. It’s a pleasant way to make things easier.

Dementia Caregiver’s House Tech Tour

The co-founder of a caregivers’ organization introduces technology he has found helpful in caring for his grandmother with dementia.

The Alzheimer’s Dance-Yoga & Exercise Thing

People with dementia are enjoying yoga and dance classes at the Alzheimer’s Association. See why caregivers find the classes “EXTREMELY helpful.”

Nonconformists are Better Protected Against Alzheimer’s

Swiss researchers find that people with certain personality traits are protected against Alzheimer’s disease, including those who are less agreeable, had natural curiosity, and were nonconformists. Find out why.