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Nobody has ever measured, Not even the Poets, How much a heart can hold. (Zella Fitzgerald)

Thought of the Week: How Much a Heart Can Hold

March 30, 2026 No Comments

Nobody has ever measured,
Not even the Poets,
How much a heart can hold. (Zelda Fitzgerald)

Lady walking through the mist over the author title: Catherine Madison, MD

Understanding Anosognosia II: How to Successfully Plan for the Future

March 30, 2026 No Comments

Anosognosia affects the majority of people living with dementia. Understanding this condition fundamentally changes how we approach conversations, decision-making, and future planning.

Worried About Alzheimer’s? Virtual Memory Screenings Are Free.

March 29, 2026 1 Comment

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is offering virtual memory screenings through its National Memory Screening Program, free. It’s easy to get one.

Therapist puts virtual reality glassess on dementia patient.

Virtual Reality Revolutionizing Dementia Care

March 28, 2026 1 Comment

M.I.T.’s Rendever takes dementia residents like Miriam Keith back to wonderful places no longer accessible to them.

Is Forgetfulness Normal or Not?

March 27, 2026 No Comments

Learn the difference between mild forgetfulness from normal aging, versus a more severe memory problem signaling a potentially serious condition. (Videos In English & Spanish)

Fatty foods feeding Endotoxins to our brain

Fatty Meals Raise Endotoxins—Found in Alzheimer’s Plaques

March 26, 2026 No Comments

After fatty meals, certain toxins spike in the bloodstream—and have been found inside the amyloid plaques that drive Alzheimer’s. Learn how to eat better.

The Heart Still Remembers

March 26, 2026 1 Comment

Melvyn Amrine may not have remembered the details of his life since his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, but he sure proved that his love for his wife transcended memory.

A Simpler Leqembi? New Alteogen Deal Could Make Injections Faster, Easier

March 26, 2026 1 Comment

Could Leqembi be given faster and more easily in the future? The new Biogen–Alteogen deal suggests it’s possible—but it doesn’t confirm changes to Leqembi. Here’s what professionals and families should understand.

Put the Kettle On to Head Off Dementia

March 26, 2026 No Comments

A daily cup of tea — and other delicious options — could help you to enjoy better health late in life. Read on to learn more.

PrecivityAD™ Blood Test Helps Diagnose Alzheimer’s

March 25, 2026 No Comments

Research shows that a blood test now on the market accurately identifies brain amyloid status with a single blood sample. In other words, this blood test can diagnose Alzheimer’s.

Savory Turkey and Spinach Whole Wheat Wrap

May 19, 2026

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Lemon Herb Cod with Quinoa and Steamed Greens

May 19, 2026

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High-cholesterol eggs sunny side up, bacon, and home fries with cheddar cheese

Old Brains Like High Cholesterol

May 19, 2026

DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE: People over 85, with a cholesterol increase, showed less decline in cognition and thinking. Is there a good age to stop our statins and change diets?

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A Grandchild for One Day Keeps Dementia Away

An intriguing study of 120 grandmothers might surprise you. Doctors know socially engaged people have better cognition and less dementia. But can a person get too much of a good thing? What’s the right balance?

“I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” By Dad with Dementia & Son

Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!

Is Alzheimer’s Catchy?

It looks like a sneeze cannot give anyone Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s abnormal disease proteins do spread from cell-to-cell, they are not “infectious”. Check out the facts.