
Thought of the Week: Another Day
God didn’t add another day in your life because you needed it. He added it because someone out there needs you.

God didn’t add another day in your life because you needed it. He added it because someone out there needs you.

Researchers found the walls of the brain’s small arteries are also affected in Alzheimer’s, reducing blood flow. Learn about this new treatment target.

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Researchers in Australia have discovered that taking sufficient Vitamin D can help stop Alzheimer’s. Learn more.

Early evidence indicates ketogenic therapy is safe and effective for Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Dr. Stephen Cunnane shares his journey through this field.

60% of people with dementia wander off at some point. It’s long been a dangerous mystery. Japanese researchers tracked down the cause of this behavior. Find out more.

Guardianship plays a critical role in dementia-care. Explore the legal implications and best practices. Ensure dignity and quality of life for your loved one with dementia.

What do today’s Tsimane people have in common with ancient Greeks and Romans? A remarkably low rate of dementia. What’s their secret?

Caring at home for Alzheimer’s or dementia? Comfort Keepers partnered with Dr. Alexis Abramson, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Gerontologist. See 10 tips to enhance each day.

Biogen reprioritize resources allocated to ADUHELM® to advance LEQEMBI®.

Take it slow. Ask Simple questions. Limit reality checks. Keep eye contact.

Refusal to bathe is common in people with dementia. Here are a dozen simple techniques to make bathing easier.

L.A.T.E.-Dementia is under-recognized, with a health impact as large as Alzheimer’s in very old people. It affects 25% of people over 85 and has nothing to do with the plaques and tangles that cause Alzheimer’s.

At Washington University, extra sleep reinforced connections between brain cells that encode memories. Past studies linked extra sleep to boosting memory. This study links extra sleep to the repair of damaged memory systems.

Researchers say it takes a dozen “intervention sessions” to improve cognition in those at risk for Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

FDA-approved Sargramostim, a normal human protein, improved memory and cognition in Alzheimer’s patients in a Phase II clinical trial. The drug is safe and well-tolerated, and has been used for other disorders for 30 years.

This carpool sing-a-long between a father with dementia and his son went viral. $50,000 in donations poured into the Alzheimer’s Society. Enjoy their great music. Sing along if you can!

Verna and Jerry Kinersly were happily married for nearly 68 years. See why they were glad to have found the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
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