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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

Peter Berger

A Priceless Support Group for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

January 21, 2020 No Comments

CAREGIVING VIDEO: Linda Rankin is an everyday hero. She leads an Alzheimer’s Care-partner support group. See why caregivers love it.

China Approves Seaweed Sugar as Alzheimer’s Drug

January 17, 2020 2 Comments

MEDICATION PROGRESS – VIDEO & ARTICLE: Chinese researchers are now using seaweed sugar to tackle Alzheimer’s. Read on to learn how Oligomannate, the first treatment

Experimental Drug Buntanetap Completes Phase 2 Trials

January 17, 2020 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: An experimental drug produced by Annovis has received its generic name following successful completion of its Phase II trials. Buntanetap is intended

10 Insights into Duty, Burden & Alzheimer’s Caregiving

January 16, 2020 5 Comments

TEDx CARE VIDEO: Is caregiving an honor or a burden? A great call-of-duty or a heavy sense of obligation? Does it really matter? See research

16 Years Before Alzheimer’s, Blood Test Detects Symptoms

January 13, 2020 1 Comment

DIAGNOSIS RESEARCH – VIDEO & ARTICLE: A simple experimental blood test reliably detects signs of brain damage in people on the path to developing Alzheimer’s

Quadrupling Donepezil (Aricept)

January 10, 2020 2 Comments

MEDICATION: THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR DEMENTIA-DRUG IS DONEPEZIL. Donepezil (Brand-name: Aricept®) boosts memory & thinking in Alzheimer’s. More donepezil means more boost – along with

Cerebrovascular Disease, Alzheimer’s & Vascular Dementia

January 9, 2020 No Comments

IN-DEPTH: VIDEO + ARTICLE: What do arteries, veins and cerebrovascular health have to do with Alzheimer’s? ( Cerebro-> brain. Vascular-> arteries & veins.)

Glimmers of Good News on Preventing Alzheimer’s

January 1, 2020 No Comments

MEMORY-HEALTH VIDEO & ARTICLE: Find out about Europe’s impressive two-year clinical trial on fighting dementia with healthful living. “These findings show that prevention is possible

The Best Booklet on Early-Onset Dementia

December 13, 2019 11 Comments

FREE BOOKLET: Early-onset dementia strikes people under 65 with Alzheimer’s. Get this information-packed 38-page booklet, offering valuable insights based on 2 decades of research. With

A Stunning Surprise: Aducanumab Works in Trials, Heads to FDA

October 27, 2019 No Comments

MAYO CLINIC VIDEO, ARTICLE, PODCAST:

In March, Biogen discontinued advanced Alzheimer’s trials for aducanumab, predicting it was not likely to produce meaningful benefits. Now, new data did demonstrate real benefits, the FDA will review a fresh analysis, and former trial patients are getting back on the drug. See what happened.

Seatbelt Grabber

January 23, 2025

Shoulder issues? Mobility limits? This durable little device helps more than one can imagine when reaching for a seat belt!

How to Prepare for Bad Weather with Dementia

January 22, 2025

INFO + CHECKLISTS: Dementia demands preparation. When bad weather strikes, be ready. This post includes checklists to help you prepare, tips on how to ride it out, plus ways to get back on your feet in the aftermath.

5 Alzheimer’s Blood Tests

January 21, 2025

Newer blood tests accurately predict Alzheimer’s. This opens the door to earlier detection and treatment. Be cautious: only taking these tests with guidance from a medical expert.

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.