Peter Berger

Music can take you back in time like nothing else can.

Thought: Music Can Be Like a Time Machine

October 28, 2024 2 Comments

The beautiful thing is, music can be like a time machine. One song can take you back to a moment in time like nothing else

Lecanemab Beats 3 Competing Antibodies

October 28, 2024 No Comments

Why are some of the new anti-Alzheimer’s antibodies better than others? With the FDA’s approval of Lecanemab and Donanemab, it’s worth staying on top of this topic’s latest research.

Walnut Streusel Pumpkin Pie

October 28, 2024 No Comments

NEUROPROTECTIVE HOLIDAY RECIPE: Brain-healthy pumpkin pie gets a new twist with a crunchy, neuroprotective walnut streusel topping. Try this easy recipe that starts with a store-bought pie crust!

Music, Poetry, Prayer, Rhythm – Use The Gifts They Still Have

October 25, 2024 No Comments

TEEPA CARE VIDEO: In dementia, why focus on what people lose? Focus on what they have. Teepa shows how to make the most from their abilities.

Julianne Moore portraying a professor with Alzheimer's in "Still Alice"

Juliane Moore, Dr. Sano Unveil Alzheimer’s in “Still Alice”

October 23, 2024 1 Comment

BACKSTAGE: See how Dr. Mary Sano, Director of Alzheimer’s Research at Mount Sinai Medicine, advised Julianne Moore behind-the-scenes in this emotionally deep movie.

Beware of Common Anticholinergic Drugs

October 22, 2024 3 Comments

MEMORY & THINKING are activated by acetyl-choline. Alzheimer’s drugs boost acetyl-choline. Other medications, from allergy to insomnia drugs, may be anti-cholinergic, lowering acetyl-choline. This can spell trouble in dementia. Learn which drugs to avoid and what to look out for.

Formation of Beta-amyloid plaque in Alzheimer's

New Alzheimer’s Suspect: Amyloid-ETA, Cousin to Amyloid-Beta

October 22, 2024 2 Comments

New Alzheimer’s drugs clear brain plaque made of amyloid-beta. 9 years ago, researchers discovered another Alzheimer’s culprit called amyloid-ETA. Now, they’ve possibly figured out how it works. Learn how balancing these two suspects may hold the key to success in current clinical trials.

3 Questions on Leqembi & Kisunla, the New Alzheimer’s Drugs

October 21, 2024 1 Comment

The 2 newest Alzheimer’s drugs, Leqembi (lecanemab) and Kisunla (donanemab) show promise, but many questions remain. Here are the three next ones.

Dementia, Dignity, Reaction

October 21, 2024 3 Comments

Dementia does not rob someone of their dignity. It’s our reaction to them that does.

"Enduring Love" written over two hands holding each other

I’d Rather Be an Alzheimer’s Caregiver than a Prime Minister

October 21, 2024 No Comments

Lisa Raitt was next in line to be Prime Minister of Canada. Watch as she shares the pain behind her husband’s devastating diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer’s and the story of their enduring love, in a candid and revealing interview.

Thought of the Week: My Favorite Day

November 19, 2025

“What day is it?” asked Pooh. “It’s today.” squeaked Piglet. “My favorite day.” said Pooh.

Senior thoughtful female in eyeglasses and wireless headphones listening to music near green leaves

Music Eases Sundowning, Lowers Dementia Risk

November 19, 2025

A few minutes of music each day can calm sundowning and help support brain health. A new study explains these protective benefits — and we’ll show you how to build gentle musical routines into evening care.

Husband and wife with dementia sitting together at home

Make a Dementia-Friendly House

November 19, 2025

HOME IMPROVEMENT & DEMENTIA – VIDEO:

See simple changes that create a more dementia-friendly environment at home. Get ideas to help you give people living with dementia the best quality of life, emotional well-being and independence.