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AI vs. Daffodils: Crafting a Cheaper Alzheimer’s Drug

April 19, 2024 No Comments

Galantamine treats Alzheimer’s. Artificial intelligence and biosensors may pave the way to make this drug faster and cheaper.

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Thought of the Week: Spreading the Light

April 18, 2024 No Comments

There are two ways of spreading light. To be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it. (Click to get this on T-shirts, cards, magnets,

Important things to thin about before an Alzheimer's blood test

Before You Take The Alzheimer’s Blood Test, Watch This!

April 18, 2024 2 Comments

Want a blood test to screen for Alzheimer’s? See what you MUST know before you do. It’s not just a simple yes or no – your lifestyle, finances and mental peace hang in the balance.

Work of Art

April 16, 2024 1 Comment

Kay & Jon’s new song helps to see it’s possible to live well with dementia, and – perhaps – see ourselves as works of art.

There is much in the world to make us afraid. There is much more in our faith to make us unafraid.

Thought of the Week – Unafraid

April 15, 2024 No Comments

There is much in the world to make us afraid. There is much more in our faith to make us unafraid. (Fredrick W. Cropp)

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New Alzheimer’s Activity: Art Spark Workshop

April 9, 2024 No Comments

A new workshop at the Flint Institute of Arts is making waves in the Alzheimer’s and dementia community.

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Today’s Brains are 6% Larger with 20% Less Dementia

April 7, 2024 No Comments

A long, long time ago (1930), brains were smaller. Are today’s bigger brains connected to improvements in rates of dementia?

Grandma and granddaughter hugging, saying, "Kindness is anything that lifts another person."

Thought of the Week – Kindness Lifts

April 7, 2024 No Comments

Kindness is more than deeds.
It is an attitude, an expression, a look, a touch.
It is anything that lifts another person.

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Nobody Ever Told Me! 14 Lessons from a Dementia Caregiver

March 31, 2024 2 Comments

During our dementia journey, I made lots of mistakes. I learned many lessons including these 14. Perhaps they can help you.

A Dementia Haven in Thailand

March 26, 2024 No Comments

At Thailand’s Vivo Bene Dementia Resort, pampering is the priority. This special report for 60 MINUTES asks, why can’t there be facilities like Vivo Bene in Australia?

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Leqembi Prescriptions Could Rise Sharply. Why?

December 21, 2025

Alzheimer’s treatment eligibility may be far larger than previously thought. A major Nature study using blood tests suggests millions more older adults could qualify for treatment than current use reflects. As diagnosis becomes easier, demand for drugs like Leqembi could shift sharply.

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Israel’s Unexpected Blessing: Highest Birth Rate, Lowest Dementia Prevalence

December 20, 2025

Israel pairs the developed world’s highest birth rate with the lowest crude dementia prevalence in a major European comparison—an advantage rooted in demographics that gives the country valuable time to prepare better for caregivers and families.

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Beetroot Boosts Blood Flow. Will That Slow Cognitive Decline?

December 19, 2025

NEW STUDY: Beetroot is known for improving blood flow—but that may matter more for dementia than many people realize. See the evidence and and what caregivers should realistically take from it.

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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.