Thought of the Week: Dissolving the Pain
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Kindness dissolves the pain.
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Thoughtful Dementia Care – Understanding the Dementia Experience
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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.
Fooling the Doctor: Cognitive-Reserve Hides Alzheimer’s
July 7, 2025
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Don Hayen is a retired doctor, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 71. But that diagnosis took way too long. Find out how his “cognitive reserve” fooled his doctors. See why he sure wished it hadn’t.
Sleep Clears Brain Waste, Lowers Dementia Risk
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Berkeley researchers reveal deep sleep might protect memory—even in the face of Alzheimer’s. Could your nightly rest be the brain’s best defense?
Jobs That Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
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Brain Sugar Breakthrough: Can Fasting and Fat Burners Shield Your Mind?
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A new Buck Institute discovery reveals neurons process sugar in a surprising way— and unlocking this “brain sugar” pathway could lead to powerful Alzheimer’s treatments.
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Why Do Babies Have More Alzheimer’s Protein Than Adults? A Surprising Clue to Future Treatments
Thought of the Week: What I Can Do
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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
One Scan, 9 Dementia Types: Mayo Clinic’s Breakthrough AI
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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.
Memory Magic: How Nostalgia Sparks Joy and Clarity in Dementia Care
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