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Good News on the ‘Elderly’ Brain

February 15, 2026 No Comments

Did you know? Intellectual abilities are increased in the brain by an average 300% in most people ages 60-80.

Can Alzheimer’s Be Treated with Iron-Modifying Drugs?

February 15, 2026 No Comments

Dietary iron is an essential element in the brain. That’s why it is critical to understand how it affects Alzheimer’s. Researchers used advanced X-ray techniques to take a giant step forward in understanding iron chemistry in amyloid plaque, the main culprit behind Alzheimer’s. Learn more about their exciting new insights.

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I Will Remind You

February 15, 2026 No Comments

A deep promise to be there for an Alzheimer’s parent, this heartwarming song was written as a tribute to families facing dementia.

14 Ways to Prevent Falling at Home

February 14, 2026 2 Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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

Why Time with Friends Impacts Dementia

February 12, 2026 No Comments

SOCIALIZING in your 50s and 60s strongly predicts less dementia later on. Learn why, from new research by University College London. See Ohio State University demonstrate how true it is, from animals to people.

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Thought of the Week: Kindness Heals, Reassures

February 12, 2026 1 Comment

In the most difficult moments, Kindness heals and reassures.

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The Four Most Common Types of Dementia — and Why Early Signs Matter

February 11, 2026 No Comments

Why early warning signs matter more than most people realize.

Senior-ER Improves Treatment for Elders

February 10, 2026 5 Comments

Hospital stays with dementia should focus on elder safety. See a special ER for seniors, equipped with brilliant features that speed comfort and care to this population.

How to Long-Distance Caregive

June 18, 2026

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Long-distance dementia-caregiving has unique stresses. Learn what to do and how to help. Get free booklets on coping and succeeding.

Why Mediterranean Diets REALLY Matter in Alzheimer’s

June 18, 2026

DIET VIDEO: An explosion of research on the Mediterranean Diet clearly associates it with less risk of getting Alzheimer’s and lower mortality for people who have Alzheimer’s. Get the facts.

Scammability – Dementia’s Newest Warning Sign

June 17, 2026

ELDER ABUSE (VIDEO + ARTICLE): Scammability, or ease of getting scammed, is a warning sign for dementia. Caused by loss of social judgement, it occurs before thinking or memory problems.

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.