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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

P. Berger

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Do Babies’ Tau Proteins Hold the Key to Curing Alzheimer’s?

July 1, 2025 No Comments

Why Do Babies Have More Alzheimer’s Protein Than Adults? A Surprising Clue to Future Treatments

I am only one, but I am one. I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.

Thought of the Week: What I Can Do

July 1, 2025 No Comments

I am only one,But I am one.I cannot do everything,But I can do something. And I will not letWhat I cannot doInterfere withWhat I can

Dr. David Jones reviews brain scans on a computer at Mayo Clinic.

One Scan, 9 Dementia Types: Mayo Clinic’s Breakthrough AI

June 30, 2025 No Comments

Diagnosing the right dementia type often takes months. It can make a big difference. Mayo Clinic’s AI tool identifies 9 dementia types, including Alzheimer’s, with one scan — a transformative advance in early, accurate diagnosis.

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Memory Magic: How Nostalgia Sparks Joy and Clarity in Dementia Care

June 29, 2025 No Comments

INCLUDES PRINTABLE CAREGIVER RESOURCE: Can an old song brighten the day of people with dementias such as Alzheimer’s? Can a childhood memory help bring back clarity and connection? An uplifting study offers useful answers.

How To Care for Sundowning

June 27, 2025 12 Comments

“Sundowning” describes agitation and anxiety often felt towards the end of the day in dementia. See what it is and what you can do about it.

🚴‍♀️ Want to Protect Your Brain? Grab a Bike.

June 26, 2025 No Comments

New research reveals that choosing a bike over a car might not just save gas—it could also help guard your brain against dementia, including Alzheimer’s. Here’s why cycling might be one of the smartest habits you can develop.

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Sipping Smarter: Delicious Vinegar-Turmeric Drink Fortifies Against Alzheimer’s

June 25, 2025 No Comments

A new pineapple turmeric apple cider vinegar blend from Bragg is turning heads—not just for its flavor, but for its potential brain-boosting benefits. Could this tangy tonic play a role in Alzheimer’s prevention?

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The Music of Alzheimer’s: 20 Songs

June 24, 2025 No Comments

TWENTY MUSIC VIDEOS: Music says what words never can. Take in these engaging, moving songs about living well with Alzheimer’s.

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What Dementia Cannot Smell

June 22, 2025 5 Comments

TEEPA CARE-TIP VIDEO:

Dementia dangerously alters a person’s sense of smell. Teepa Snow brings to light what people with dementia smell – and what they don’t. Learn to prevent hazards and frustrations.

5 Types of Dementia in 8 Minutes

June 20, 2025 No Comments

This “Overview for Med Students” sums up 5 common types of dementia: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Lewy body, vascular and frontotemporal dementia. Watch now.

PhD student Maitry Trivedi using AI for Alzheimer's research

The Choline – Diet – Alzheimer’s Connection

July 9, 2025

A nutrient hidden in your daily meals could hold the key to preventing and slowing Alzheimer’s. Discover what Arizona researchers are revealing about the power of choline.

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Thought of the Week: Dissolving the Pain

July 9, 2025

Kindness dissolves the pain.

Thoughtful Dementia Care – Understanding the Dementia Experience

July 8, 2025

BOOK OF THE WEEK: Thoughtful Dementia Care is today’s best book on understanding the dementia experience. An easy-to-read, sensitive portrayal of managing the world of dementia.

Most Popular Stories

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.