Japan’s 3-Question Test Spots Alzheimer’s
November 24, 2024
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Japanese researchers develop a simple test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s quickly, easily, with 83% accuracy.
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Still Alice – Live in the Now
November 20, 2024
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THE TODAY SHOW takes a look at Julianne Moore’s performance as Alice, a Harvard professor diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The movie earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
Thought of the Week: Make a Life
November 19, 2024
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We make a living by what we get, but We make a life by what we give. (Click for more inspirational Posters & Cards)
Thought: November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
November 18, 2024
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November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Share this to show your support.
Wandering Prevention Preparations
November 18, 2024
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15 TIPS on how to limit wandering and prevent a person with dementia from becoming lost. (60% of people with dementia will wander off at some point.)
Music Always Lifts, Despite Dementia
November 17, 2024
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: Even in dementia, the power of music speaks to our souls. Watch how this power made a news anchor cry. Learn about new research that shows this to be always true.
Million-Dollar Robot Diagnoses Alzheimer’s Eight Times Faster
November 17, 2024
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Testing for Alzheimer’s is notoriously slow. See how a new state-of-the-art robot speed things up, testing 3.9 million blood samples per year.
When Ted Sings, Millions Listen, Alzheimer’s & All
November 17, 2024
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MUSIC: Famously known as the Songaminute Man, Ted is living with dementia, even as he enjoys singing on. Watch this wonderful sampling of his songs, along with a one-of-a-kind interview on BBC’s “The One Show”.
Catching Up to America: Europe Recommends Leqembi® for Alzheimer’s
November 17, 2024
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The European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommended approving Leqembi® (generic lecanemab) for Alzheimer’s. Originally skeptics, learn how the “Clarity AD” trial helped change their mind.
Wine Cleans Alzheimer’s Plaque
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DIET VIDEO & ARTICLE: An innovative study shows how a daily glass of wine (or two) can help clean the brain of Alzheimer’s plaque.
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