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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

Peter Berger

You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.

Thought of the Week: A Perfect Day

October 28, 2025 No Comments

You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.

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Dancing with Alzheimer’s Like Nobody’s Watchin’

October 28, 2025 No Comments

VIDEO: See why the
wonderful Alzheimer’s activities program, “Creative Aging: Dance Like Nobody’s Watching” has been a smash success for people with Alzheimer’s, as well as caregivers.

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Home Help for Dementia: Timing It, Managing It

October 27, 2025 No Comments

Knowing when to bring in help — and how to manage it well — can make all the difference in caring for a loved one with dementia. The right timing protects safety and dignity, while good management preserves peace of mind for everyone involved.

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Sleep to Sweep: Deep Rest Cleans Brain Toxins, Cuts Dementia

October 26, 2025 No Comments

A new groundbreaking MRI study reveals how the brain’s “nightly cleaning crew” depends on quality sleep. When we rest deeply, brain fluids clear away toxins — protecting memory and cutting dementia risk.

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5 Communication Tips for Dementia Caregivers

October 25, 2025 1 Comment

TALKING TO PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA IS VITAL when getting together. Check out 5 handy communication tips and books.

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Magnesium’s Importance to Brain Health

October 24, 2025 2 Comments

DIET: MAGNESIUM appears to do a lot to maintain brain health, prevent cognitive impairment (CI), and fight Alzheimer’s. Learn how.

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Magnesium-Rich Pumpkin Pie

October 23, 2025 1 Comment

BRAIN RECIPE: Make your pumpkin-pie a brain-healthy magnesium-pie. Try this “cognitively-correct” dish for dinner.

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13% of Dementia Diagnoses May Be Reversible — Hepatic Encephalopathy

October 22, 2025 No Comments

A major study finds up to 13% of people diagnosed with dementia may actually have a treatable liver-brain disorder called hepatic encephalopathy. The discovery could change how doctors and families approach memory loss in older adults.

A Bit of Sleep Prevents a Lot of Dementia

October 21, 2025 1 Comment

As little as 1% increase in deep-sleep per year, for people over 60, translates into a 27% decreased risk of dementia.

Jardiance Boosts Memory, Brain Blood Flow and Health in Alzheimer’s

October 21, 2025 No Comments

NEW RESEARCH: A diabetes medication already helping millions, called Jardiance, improves memory, strengthens blood flow, and supports overall brain health in pre- and early Alzheimer’s.

14 Ways to Prevent Falling at Home

February 14, 2026

EMERGENCIES due to falling happen 54% more often in dementia. As a rule, 1-in-3 adults over 65 fall each year. Most falls happen at home. Make a few simple changes and prevent falls.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Dementia Risk

February 13, 2026

Researchers find that a diet including more fruit, vegetables, beans and tea or coffee lowers the risk of developing dementia later in life. Learn more.

How Do Education & Brain Exercise Prevent Alzheimer’s?

February 13, 2026

Researchers find education and intellectual stimulation appear to activate a genetic program in the brain that promotes resistance to cognitive decline. Find out more.

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