Is it Alzheimer’s, FTD or Another Dementia? Ask AIRAscore
October 29, 2023
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FDA clears AIRAscore to diagnose and manage many types of dementia. See how it detects and tracks subtle brain volume changes.
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Thought of the Week: An Old Friend
October 25, 2023
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Ah, how good it feels. . . The hand of an old friend. (See pillows, posters, cards, etc.) 101003 (560×373)
A Curcumin Aerosol to Fight Alzheimer’s?
October 22, 2023
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CURCUMIN (FROM TURMERIC) destroys Alzheimer’s plaque. Japanese researchers are developing an atomizer that generates a curcumin aerosol to get it past the blood-brain barrier barrier. Find out more.
Gene Allele DR4 Fends off Alzheimer’s AND Parkinson’s
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“The night after we found that out, I couldn’t sleep,” said Senior Researcher Dr. Emmanuel Mignot. 1 in 5 people have DR4.
Vegetarian Stroke Risk
October 12, 2023
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Strokes are a leading cause of Vascular Dementia. Just how much does eating a more plant-based diet lower the risk of having a stroke?
“I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” By Dad with Dementia & Son
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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?
October 10, 2023
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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.
Alzheimer’s in 6 Stages – Teepa Snow
October 8, 2023
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TEEPA CARE VIDEO: Learn about Alzheimer’s 6 stages. Teepa Snow shows what to expect, while keeping the focus on the person for whom you care.
Worried About Alzheimer’s? Virtual Memory Screenings Are Free.
October 5, 2023
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The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is offering virtual memory screenings through its National Memory Screening Program, free. It’s easy to get one.
Alzheimer’s Now, by Mayo Clinic 101
October 2, 2023
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Mayo Clinic professionals discuss the essentials of Alzheimer’s in this information-packed video.
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