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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

Peter Berger

A Story of the Superhero Mom Battling Alzheimer’s

December 22, 2025 No Comments

Watch this inspiring story of living with and fighting against this disease.

10 Gift Ideas When Living with Alzheimer’s

December 22, 2025 6 Comments

DEMENTIA GIFT IDEAS: People with Alzheimer’s may lose abilities, but feelings still matter. What once wasn’t much of a gift, may now be a great one. What were nice presents may no longer be right. See these thoughtful suggestions.

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Leqembi Prescriptions Could Rise Sharply. Why?

December 21, 2025 No Comments

Alzheimer’s treatment eligibility may be far larger than previously thought. A major Nature study using blood tests suggests millions more older adults could qualify for treatment than current use reflects. As diagnosis becomes easier, demand for drugs like Leqembi could shift sharply.

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Israel’s Unexpected Blessing: Highest Birth Rate, Lowest Dementia Prevalence

December 20, 2025 No Comments

Israel pairs the developed world’s highest birth rate with the lowest crude dementia prevalence in a major European comparison—an advantage rooted in demographics that gives the country valuable time to prepare better for caregivers and families.

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Beetroot Boosts Blood Flow. Will That Slow Cognitive Decline?

December 19, 2025 No Comments

NEW STUDY: Beetroot is known for improving blood flow—but that may matter more for dementia than many people realize. See the evidence and and what caregivers should realistically take from it.

What not to say to an Alzheimer's patient.

Alzheimer’s: What Not to Say

December 17, 2025 16 Comments

[VIDEO] TIPS FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS & CAREGIVERS. The title says it all. Whether caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s or just visiting, be wise & avoid these phrases.

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Rapidly Progressive Dementia: When Decline Moves Faster Than Expected

December 16, 2025 No Comments

New research explains how to recognize “Rapidly Progressive Dementia”, why it often involves Alzheimer’s, and what faster change means for daily care and planning.

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Just to Hold Her Hand

December 15, 2025 2 Comments

A beautiful song on living with Alzheimer’s. (Includes lyrics.) Enjoy.

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Thought of the Week: We Are Made Kind

December 14, 2025 No Comments

Kindness can become its own motive.We are made kind by being kind. (Eric Hoffer)

Can the Smell of Rosemary Influence Memory?

December 14, 2025 No Comments

Exploring evidence on rosemary and lavender scents and cognitive performance.

12 Intervention Sessions Improve Cognition

March 19, 2026

Researchers say it takes a dozen “intervention sessions” to improve cognition in those at risk for Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

FDA-Approved Sargramostim Improves Alzheimer’s Cognition

March 18, 2026

FDA-approved Sargramostim, a normal human protein, improved memory and cognition in Alzheimer’s patients in a Phase II clinical trial. The drug is safe and well-tolerated, and has been used for other disorders for 30 years.

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Father with Dementia Belts Out “Quando Quando” with Son

March 17, 2026

This carpool sing-a-long between a father with dementia and his son went viral. $50,000 in donations poured into the Alzheimer’s Society. Enjoy their great music. Sing along if you can!