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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

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Thought of the Week: Ripple of Kindness

July 14, 2024 No Comments

Remember, there is no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end. (CafePress)

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Sleeping and Loafing in Fighting Dementia

July 12, 2024 2 Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE – ALZHEIMER’S INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE:
In a set of 3 studies, see how exercise and sleep lowered Alzheimer’s, while sitting around and watching TV resulted in significantly worse brain health.

Hot Weather Safety for Dementia

July 11, 2024 1 Comment

SAFETY: Too much heat is not safe for anyone. It is even riskier if you have a dementia such as Alzheimer’s. Check out these tips on how to get heat-relief quickly.

Alzheimer’s Patient Sees Improvement After Lifestyle Changes

July 10, 2024 1 Comment

CNN: Mike Carver got Alzheimer’s. His wife enrolled him in a clinical trial by the famous Dr. Ornish. After 40 weeks, all four of Mike’s cognitive tests improved. See CNN’s interview. Read trial details.

4 Youths Connect to Their Elders’ Dementia

July 10, 2024 No Comments

COMMUNICATING WITH DEMENTIA – VIDEO: Four teenagers and young adults tell us about their experiences of having a relative with dementia, as well as sharing their insights on keeping connected to that person.

How Much MCT Oil Do Alzheimer’s Diets Need?

July 8, 2024 29 Comments

VIDEO + INFO: Cheaper than drugs, natural MCT OIL (Medium Chain Triglycerides) generates ketones, which can boost energy to brain cells in dementia. What are healthy food sources? How much is best?

Kisunla Approved by FDA, 2nd Drug to Actually Slow Alzheimer’s

July 5, 2024 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Kisunla (generic name: Donanemab) slowed cognitive and functional decline 35%. Once-monthly infusions reduced Alzheimer’s plaque 84%.

If Dementia Blocks Communication, Use Music and Rhythm

July 5, 2024 9 Comments

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

July 4, 2024 1 Comment

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

Leqembi Launched in China to Fight Alzheimer’s

July 3, 2024 No Comments

China is the third country to launch LEQEMBI for sale, to fight Alzheimer’s, following the United States and Japan.

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4 Antidepressants Speed Up Dementia Decline

March 4, 2025

New research suggests antidepressants accelerate cognitive decline in dementia. Learn which drugs appear to be less harmful than others. Help your doctor make better treatment decisions.

678 Nuns Contribute 30 Years of Dementia Patterns

March 3, 2025

Read this 2025 update on “The Nun Study,” analyzing more than 30 years of aging and dementia patterns of 678 nuns from the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Then watch 2 videos that take you inside.

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Snoezelen Rooms Relax People with Alzheimer’s

February 28, 2025

STIMULATION VIDEO: See how Snoezelen Rooms offer sensory experiences designed for dementia. “We have found more stimulation slows down the progression of the disease process.” Relax, explore, hear Frank Sinatra, enjoy calming colors, even test memory.

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.