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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

Peter Berger

Thought of the Week: One’s Dignity

May 19, 2024 2 Comments

Michael J. Fox: “One’s dignity may be assaulted, vandalized and cruelly mocked, but it can never be taken away unless surrendered.”

Chocolate and the Fight Against Vascular Dementia

May 19, 2024 No Comments

VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: Cocoa’s flavanol phytonutrients, without sugar & fat, improve arterial function. They fight strokes and atherosclerosis, triggers of vascular dementia. So, is chocolate healthy? See Dr. Gregger tease out the research.

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Julianne Moore: Person of the Week

May 17, 2024 No Comments

Actress Julianne Moore talks about the dignity of women with Alzheimer’s, as her movie enables the public to see “first-hand” what it’s like to have early-onset Alzheimer’s. Watch.

Surprising Reasons Women Get Dementia More Than Men

5 Triggers of Female Dementia-Risk

May 16, 2024 1 Comment

Did you know women have a higher risk of dementia than men? In fact, two-thirds of cases are women. But why? In this video, we dive into 5 reasons why women are more susceptible to dementia, backed by research and scientific studies.

Leqembi Injection, an Easier Alzheimer’s Treatment, Awaits FDA Approval

May 16, 2024 No Comments

LEQEMBI® is the newest Alzheimer’s drug. It is administered in hospitals via IV. Biogen applied to the FDA for approval of a home version using an “Autoinjector”. See how it works and learn its advantages.

Communicating with Dad & Dementia

May 15, 2024 No Comments

TIPS & BOOKS: Communicating may be difficult between people with memory-loss and their loved ones. Check out these 5 helpful communication tips and books.

50-Page Free Book on Lewy Body Dementia

May 14, 2024 3 Comments

FREE LBD BOOK, by America’s NIH. Insights into caregiving, movement, sleep & behavior. Often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, 1 million Americans have Lewy Body dementia. Learn more about it.

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Apraxia in Dementia: Jumbled Movements

May 13, 2024 No Comments

Skilled movements, like brushing teeth or opening car doors, are essential for daily living. Learn what happens when dementia triggers apraxia and these skills begin to fail.

Grandma’s Wisdom From Across The Country

May 10, 2024 3 Comments

SURVEY RESULTS: HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY USA – The right words can help us rise to dementia’s challenges. Relish these valuable pieces of wisdom, gathered from grandmothers and mothers across the country.

Dr. Gayatri Devi, Neurologist at New York’s Lenox Hill Hospital

Spectrum of Hope: Living Better with Alzheimer’s

May 10, 2024 No Comments

(VIDEO) BOOK-OF-THE-WEEK: Dr. Gayatri Devi, Neurologist at NY’s Lenox Hill Hospital, released “The Spectrum of Hope: An Optimistic and New Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias.” It details a plan for people with Alzheimer’s to live more empowered and productive lives.

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Your Social Frailty Index: A New Way to Delay Dementia

December 5, 2025

Strengthening social connections may offer a surprising boost to long-term brain health.

Old love is about silver in the hair and gold in the heart.

Thought of the Week: Gold in the Heart

December 4, 2025

Old love is about Silver in the hair and Gold in the heart.

Shingles Vaccine Rollout Surprisingly Reduces Dementia

December 4, 2025

New research hints at a simple, widely available vaccine that may help protect brain health.

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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.