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Peter Berger

Henri Nouwen said, "When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we find that it is those who have chosen to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand." The image in the background is two elderly people's hands holding each other fondly.

Thought of the Week: Tender Hand

April 20, 2026 2 Comments

When we honestly ask ourselves, which person in our lives means the most to us, We find that it is those who have chosen to

Chart of Cochrane Study of 17 Alzheimer's Drugs

Making Leqembi Look Useless: A Masterclass in Mixed Comparisons

April 20, 2026 No Comments

COCHRANE SERIES, PART 2 – HOW IT HAPPENED: A new review just went viral in the media, declaring Alzheimer’s drugs don’t work. Leading scientists say the methodology was fundamentally flawed.

Charts comparing opinions of Cochrane scientists versus investors regarding Leqembi

Cochrane Said Leqembi Doesn’t Work. Why Didn’t Anyone Seem to Care?

April 20, 2026 No Comments

COCHRANE SERIES, PART 1 – WHAT HAPPENED:
A respected review called a breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug useless. Experts shrugged. Investors, who normally panic on such news, barely noticed. Here’s why that matters — and what it means for families weighing their options.

Alzheimer's doctor advising patient on prevention

Start Alzheimer’s Prevention Now

April 18, 2026 No Comments

Healthy living lowers Alzheimer’s risk. Today’s healthier lifestyles have witnessed a drop in the rate of Alzheimer’s. Watch The Wall Street Journal interview a new wave of adults changing lifestyles to keep Alzheimer’s away.

Nuedexta: Relieves Outbursts Of Laughter Or Tears In Alzheimer’s

April 17, 2026 1 Comment

PseudoBulbar Affect (PBA) in dementia is characterized by sudden, uncontrolled outbursts of laughing and/or crying. Learn how Nuedexta helps people with Alzheimer’s and dementia affected by PBA.

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400,000 People Show Delaying Retirement Delays Dementia

April 16, 2026 4 Comments

Delaying retirement can delay dementia in a big way. Learn why.

Vitamin D Fends Off Dementia

April 16, 2026 No Comments

PREVENTION VIDEO + ARTICLE:
Researchers in Australia have discovered that taking sufficient Vitamin D can help stop Alzheimer’s. Learn more.

99-Year-Old Skydives for Alzheimer’s

April 15, 2026 1 Comment

VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: See what a 99-year-old Florida man, jumping from a plane, has to say about Alzheimer’s research.

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One Man Rising Above His Alzheimer’s

April 15, 2026 1 Comment

Scott Russell is living well with his Alzheimer’s. See how he has stayed active in his community, even starting a manageable home business.

100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's

100 Simple Tips to Prevent Alzheimer’s & Memory Loss

April 15, 2026 15 Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE – BOOK OF THE WEEK: CNN’s former medical correspondent has written a book on dementia containing “100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Age-Related Memory Loss”. Backed by good science, see the author discuss a few of these “100 Simple Things” that help preserve thinking and memory.

If Dementia Blocks Communication, Use Music and Rhythm

June 30, 2026

Mid-to-Advanced Dementia diminishes communication and language. Watch Teepa Snow convey how to use rhythm, music and movement when language fails.

Caregiver Bill of Rights

June 29, 2026

Stand up for caregivers and all the great deeds they do, with the “Caregiver Bill of Rights”!

Sandwiched Between Kids & Alzheimer’s – 5 Tips

June 28, 2026

“SANDWICH GENERATION CAREGIVERS” live sandwiched between their kids and their Alzheimer’s parent. All the new activity can add to an already hectic schedule. 5 tips can help keep the balance.

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85 with Dementia? Good Chance It’s HS-AGING, Not Alzheimer’s

Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?

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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.