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Peter Berger

There are two ways of spreading the light. To be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.

Thought of the Week: Be the Candle

October 10, 2024 2 Comments

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New Law Helps Police Help Dementia

October 8, 2024 No Comments

Imagine a loved one with dementia who is lost and confused. See why Florida police are training for such encounters.

Remternetug May Beat Kisunla for Treating Alzheimer’s

October 8, 2024 No Comments

Right now, there are two FDA approved drugs to treat Alzheimer’s itself. Find out why Remternetug may soon get approval as a third, even better treatment.

Nuts Provide a Brain Boost

October 7, 2024 1 Comment

DIET: Add nuts to your meals to eat better and fight dementia. Discover three great ways nuts help your brain-boosting diet.

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Alzheimer’s & Dementia – Important Differences

October 4, 2024 3 Comments

UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA – VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT:

If you have been confused by the terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s”, or mistakenly thought that they were the same thing, watch this film. Knowing the difference can be essential.

Don’t Tell Me to “Calm Down”!

October 3, 2024 2 Comments

EYE-OPENING TEEPA-CARE VIDEO:

Teepa Snow shows how to “say it right” – and not dish out upsetting words – to people with dementia. Get great tips from a well-known expert in this brilliant presentation.

Antidepressants, Antihistamines & Dementia

October 2, 2024 2 Comments

MEDICATION VIDEO + ARTICLE: From allergies to moods, most of us get relief from drugs known as “anticholinergics”. Some raise dementia risk, some don’t. Do we always need them? A study of 300,000 people offers answers to help you and your doctor better weigh the risks and benefits.

October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month

Shine a Spotlight on Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month

October 1, 2024 No Comments

October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month! See what you can learn and how you can help.

Sometimes we need someone…

September 30, 2024 4 Comments

(Thought of the Week) “Sometimes we need someone to simply be there. Not to fix anything or do anything in particular, but just to let us feel we are supported and cared about.”

Turmeric Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

September 30, 2024 2 Comments

VIDEO RECIPE + RESEARCH: Enjoy a brain-boost along with great flavor. This Mediterranean-Diet plate is loaded with neuroprotective turmeric & cumin. With delicious brain-nutrients from coconut or olive oil, the flavor is exotic yet close-to-home!

Sleep ‘Sweet Spot’ Keeps Brain Sharp

February 6, 2026

Too much sleep and too little sleep can contribute to cognitive decline, researchers report. Learn more.

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How Lecanemab Clears Amyloid and Slows Alzheimer’s—even as Tau Spreads

February 5, 2026

New early-onset Alzheimer’s data show that lecanemab can slow functional decline—even while tau continues to spread in the brain. The research helps explain how amyloid-lowering treatments may still preserve daily life, despite the disease’s complexity.

Seeing the Same GP Improves Dementia Treatment

February 5, 2026

People with dementia who were consistently seen by the same General Practitioner (GP) are given fewer medicines and are less likely to be given medicines that can cause problems, according to researchers at University of Exeter. Learn more.

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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.