Peter Berger

Things of the spirit differ from things material in that the more you give, the more you have.

Thought of the Week: Things of the Spirit

July 22, 2024 2 Comments

Things of the spirit differ from things material in that, The more you give, the more you have. (T-Shirts, pillows, bags – click here)

Weight-loss Drug Ozempic Cuts Dementia Risk 48%

July 21, 2024 No Comments

University of Oxford research revealed groundbreaking findings that could reshape dementia prevention. Ozempic (AKA Semaglutide/Wegovy), a type-2 diabetes and weight-loss drug, seems to significantly reduce the risk of dementia.

Jackie and Kimberly at the Alzheimer's Center

1950s Diner Helps Alzheimer’s

July 18, 2024 No Comments

VIDEO – INSIDE EDITION: A Californian “time capsule” kindles sparks of joy in Alzheimer’s, as people see a world they remember. A ’50s-themed diner has a jukebox playing rock ‘n’ roll classics and a 1959 Ford Thunderbird’s on display. Phone booths with rotary dials, vinyl record players and vintage clothing round things out. See Jackie and her daughter Kimberly playing music to jog mom’s memory and make new moments possible.

Preparing for ultrasound treatment for Alzheimer's

USA Pioneers New Alzheimer’s Ultrasound Treatment

July 17, 2024 No Comments

“60 Minutes” interviews American neurosurgeon Dr. Ali Rezai. He is pioneering a new way to treat Alzheimer’s, focusing beams of ultrasound on the brain.

How to Choose Between Kisunla vs. Leqembi, The New Alzheimer’s Drugs

July 14, 2024 3 Comments

The newest Alzheimer’s drugs, Kisunla and Leqembi, are the first to actually slow down Alzheimer’s. How do they compare to each other?

Remember, there is no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.

Thought of the Week: Ripple of Kindness

July 14, 2024 No Comments

Remember, there is no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end. (CafePress)

Alzheimer’s Patient Sees Improvement After Lifestyle Changes

July 10, 2024 1 Comment

CNN: Mike Carver got Alzheimer’s. His wife enrolled him in a clinical trial by the famous Dr. Ornish. After 40 weeks, all four of Mike’s cognitive tests improved. See CNN’s interview. Read trial details.

Kisunla Approved by FDA, 2nd Drug to Actually Slow Alzheimer’s

July 5, 2024 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Kisunla (generic name: Donanemab) slowed cognitive and functional decline 35%. Once-monthly infusions reduced Alzheimer’s plaque 84%.

Leqembi Launched in China to Fight Alzheimer’s

July 3, 2024 No Comments

China is the third country to launch LEQEMBI for sale, to fight Alzheimer’s, following the United States and Japan.

Leslie Stahl discussing the 90+ Study on 60 Minutes

“90+” Study Zooms in on Dementia

July 1, 2024 No Comments

60 Minutes checks in on the groundbreaking “90+ Study”. Lesley Stahl revisited the participants, aged 90+, whom she first met in 2014., See the latest on leading longer, healthier lives, with special focus on memory and dementia.

Poor Memory + Slow Walking = Dementia?

February 23, 2026

People may not have easy access to sophisticated, expensive dementia tests. A simple test from Einstein Medicine uses a stopwatch and a few questions to determine one’s risk of dementia. The potential payoff could be tremendous for individuals, their families and society.

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Beet Juice Increases Blood Flow to the Brain

February 23, 2026

DRINKING beet juice can increase blood flow to the brain in older adults. The way beet juice does this holds great potential for combating dementia.

A senior man in black long sleeves holding an old photograph, evoking nostalgia and reflection.

Understanding Anosognosia: The Hidden Barrier in Dementia Care

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