Thought of the Week: Lean into Love
February 15, 2025
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Caregiving often calls us to lean into love we didn’t know possible.
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Can My Doctor Diagnose & Treat Alzheimer’s or Do I Need a Neurologist?
February 14, 2025
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See Dr. Geoffrey Kerchner, Memory Disorders Specialist at California’s Memory Disorders Center, answer important questions for people who have, or may have, Alzheimer’s.
Men Treat Stroke Faster than Women
February 13, 2025
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Women with strokes caused by blood clots arrive at the hospital an average 27 minutes later than men, a delay that can damage brain cells and lead to vascular dementia. Read the startling statistics, and learn what to do about it.
12 Warning Signs of Vascular Dementia
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Dementia Alliance International – It’s About Human Rights
February 11, 2025
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VIDEO: Kate Swaffer had to leave her job after she was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 49. See why she co-founded Dementia Awareness International, which is now giving a powerful voice to people with Dementia.
Oxidized Cholesterol and Alzheimer’s
February 10, 2025
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NUTRITION FACTS, VIDEO + ARTICLE: Cholesterol oxides can end up in your brain, where they are 100 times more likely to cause Alzheimer’s than regular cholesterol. Find out what to eat each day to keep dementia away.
Rebecca is Living Well with Her Alzheimer’s
February 9, 2025
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INSPIRING: Former University of Denver Chancellor Rebecca Chopp was at a loss when her doctor told her to “live with joy” after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Pushing back against the hopelessness, she began pursuing a daily regimen of vigorous exercise, strict diet, intellectual and social engagement — all of which are giving her more time and more life.
Upcoming Alzheimer’s Drug Remternetug Launches Prevention Trial
February 9, 2025
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WashU Medicine-led trial evaluating investigational drug from Eli Lilly and Company aims to stop disease before symptoms arise
Thought of the Week: Heroic
February 8, 2025
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The simple act of caring is heroic.
Momento Photo-Game Connects Families Living with Alzheimer’s
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