CLINICAL TRIAL: In Alzheimer’s trials, Leuprolide (an FDA approved cancer drug) stabilized memory loss for a full year. This is the first time any therapy
VIDEO + PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: People with Alzheimer’s eat and drink more when their food is contrasted against bright colors. Learn about EatWell, a
SEMINAR OF THE WEEK: See how exciting research is opening new windows to accurate, early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. Learn how this is bringing hope for
Scientists now have a gene variant that seems to push off Alzheimer’s by 10 years. Learn how they want to use the way it works
BOOK OF THE WEEK: Dr. Taylor has Alzheimer’s. He also has a gifted pen. He writes with passion and humor, capturing the experience of life
CLINICAL TRIALS VIDEO: 2015 has seen a big jump in the number of people volunteering for dementia research. Find out more about this hopeful surge
VIDEO: Watch Kim Campbell on how husband Glenn is doing. See how she is holding up as Glenn’s wife and caregiver. Includes links to 10
VIDEO + ARTICLE: New research puts prions in the dementia/depression spotlight. What are they? Can the role prions play explain the depressive-like behavior common in
CARE BOOK OF THE WEEK: This eye-opening story reflects a dementia caregiver’s eleven years of love and devotion. Betty and her husband share a journey
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Lovely purple stickers are great for raising Alzheimer’s awareness. Adds a personal touch to letters and envelopes. Perfect for Alzheimer’s walks
As long as you’re awake, take comfort in knowing that it is simply not possible to lose your memory completely. Learn about different types of memory, what types are affected by memory loss and which types are protected.
How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed on a weary world. William Shakespeare
A trio of key studies identified predictors of dementia risk, the benefits of detecting cognitive impairment early and identified barriers to routine cognitive screening in older adults, such as cost. See their recommendations.
Researchers find optimistic people contribute to the health of their partners, staving off risk factors leading to Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias and cognitive decline as they grow old together.
Bringing art and creativity into elder care settings helps families reconnect with loved ones who have dementia. In this moving talk, Anne Bastings shares how.
When a hurricane hits Florida — or anywhere that has a very large population of people with dementia, there are special preparations that should be made by those living with dementia. Check these dementia-in-a-storm readiness lists.
In gardening, people with Alzheimer’s grow fresh plants along with better thinking. It’s a pleasant way to make things easier.
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