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Explaining Alzheimer’s to Children

July 27, 2014 No Comments

BOOK OF THE WEEK: Why Did Grandma Put Her Underwear in the Refrigerator? Alzheimer’s is confusing for children to grasp. This book takes a very

International Conference Highlights Eye & Nose Alzheimer’s Tests

July 20, 2014 3 Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE – ALZHEIMER’S INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: 4 trials unveil new successes in using eye scans and smell tests for Alzheimer’s.

Rate of Alzheimer’s Drops in USA

July 20, 2014 No Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE – ALZHEIMER’S INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: While the sheer number of people with Alzheimer’s continues to rise with the growing population of American elders,

Carmustine Cuts Alzheimer’s Plaque by 75% in Mice

July 18, 2014 No Comments

Florida researchers noticed that people with cancer tended not to get Alzheimer’s disease. So, FDA approved anti-cancer drugs were screened to see how well they

Attacking Alzheimer’s Through the Nose

July 16, 2014 No Comments

The BBB (blood-brain barrier) has long blocked many oral drugs from getting to the brain. Nose-to-brain delivery of Alzheimer’s drugs is a breakthrough technique that

Blood Test Spots Alzheimer’s Before Anyone Sees Signs of It

July 13, 2014 No Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE: Alzheimer’s starts doing damage years before anyone notices any signs. Many doctors believe that if we could only catch it early enough,

Department of Defense Invests in Brain Implants to Restore Memories

July 13, 2014 No Comments

Can an implantable neural device stimulate brain cells to help restore memory? Find out why the U.S. Department of Defense is betting millions that it

“Brain Shuttle” Slips Alzheimer’s Antibodies into the Brain

July 13, 2014 2 Comments

Roche’s “Brain Shuttle” technology is helping antibodies fight Alzheimer’s. The body’s “Blood-Brain Barrier” blocks antibodies from getting to an Alzheimer’s brain. Learn how the Roche

How Close are we to an Alzheimer’s Cure?

July 11, 2014 5 Comments

VIDEO Dr. Rudy Tanzi, Harvard’s top Alzheimer’s expert, explores where we are and what we can do about Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s Research in the USA

July 6, 2014 1 Comment

VIDEO: Interested in Alzheimer’s research? Then don’t miss these Alzheimer’s Disease Progress Report highlights. See why the NIH is America’s center of dementia research.

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“Alive Inside” – The Music for Alzheimer’s Movie

April 25, 2025

MUSIC (VIDEO & ARTICLE): Alive Inside is an award-winning, magical, healing film. Watch music’s ability to fight memory loss & restore a deep sense of self.

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Dementia Rates Are Decreasing

April 24, 2025

U.S. dementia rates dropped 65% in 40 years. Even so, this predicts a 25% rise in total cases by 2050, due to population aging. See the real numbers. Learn why predictions of dementia doubling by 2050 are sensationalized fake news.

Thought of the Week: Perseverance & Spirit

April 24, 2025

Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages. (George Washington)

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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.