Share This Page

Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

Peter Berger

closeup photo of sliced pumpkin pie on white ceramic saucer

Magnesium-Rich Pumpkin Pie

October 23, 2025 1 Comment

BRAIN RECIPE: Make your pumpkin-pie a brain-healthy magnesium-pie. Try this “cognitively-correct” dish for dinner.

alzheimer's disease, senior, brain, stethoscope, dementia, man, old, sad, thoughtful, hopeless, disease, health, medical, alzheimer's, person, pensioners, face, resignation, grief, think, hopelessness, at a loss, perplexity, research, alzheimer's disease, alzheimer's disease, alzheimer's disease, alzheimer's disease, dementia, dementia, dementia, dementia, dementia, hopeless, alzheimer's, alzheimer's, alzheimer's

13% of Dementia Diagnoses May Be Reversible — Hepatic Encephalopathy

October 22, 2025 No Comments

A major study finds up to 13% of people diagnosed with dementia may actually have a treatable liver-brain disorder called hepatic encephalopathy. The discovery could change how doctors and families approach memory loss in older adults.

A Bit of Sleep Prevents a Lot of Dementia

October 21, 2025 1 Comment

As little as 1% increase in deep-sleep per year, for people over 60, translates into a 27% decreased risk of dementia.

Jardiance Boosts Memory, Brain Blood Flow and Health in Alzheimer’s

October 21, 2025 No Comments

NEW RESEARCH: A diabetes medication already helping millions, called Jardiance, improves memory, strengthens blood flow, and supports overall brain health in pre- and early Alzheimer’s.

Every evening, I turn my worries over to God. He's going to be up all night anyway.

Thought of the Week – He’s Going to Be Up

October 21, 2025 1 Comment

Every evening, I turn my worries over to God. He’s going to be up all night anyway.

But I’ll Tell You All About Her

October 20, 2025 No Comments

Sharing the story of a person with Alzheimer’s, when their own memory fails, can be a true act of dignity and love. Ryan Nealon sings of the significance of “Telling You All About Her.”

High-Sugar Diet Impairs Brain Clearance

October 19, 2025 1 Comment

A high-sugar diet causes insulin resistance in the brain, reducing neuronal debris removal. How badly can this increase neurodegeneration risk?

Quit Later, Still Win: Smokers Can Cut Dementia Risk

October 17, 2025 No Comments

Even in later life, quitting smoking significantly reduces dementia risk.
New research published in The Lancet offers renewed hope — it’s never too late to protect your brain.

pill, medicine, tablet, medical, medication, packing, pharmacist, pharmacology, sterile, therapy, vitamin, medicine, medicine, medicine, medicine, medicine, medical, medical, medication, pharmacist

Smart Drug Alternatives to Help Protect Memory

October 16, 2025 1 Comment

Some everyday medicines may nudge dementia risk higher — but safer, equally effective alternatives often exist. Here’s how to replace high-risk drugs with brain-friendlier options

Close-up of a Lab Worker working with Capsules

Finally: A Test to Rule Out Alzheimer’s With 98% Accuracy

October 16, 2025 No Comments

A simple blood test was newly approved, replacing spinal taps and brain scans for ruling out Alzheimer’s. The FDA has just cleared Roche’s Elecsys® pTau181 — the first test shown to rule out Alzheimer’s with 98% accuracy, offering peace of mind and earlier answers for millions.

Red plate and white plate with chicken, rice and veggies.

Red Plates for Eating with Dementia

December 12, 2025

If you couldn’t see your mashed potatoes, you probably wouldn’t eat them. That’s why what “The Red Plate Study” found was astonishing! Alzheimer’s patients eating from red plates consumed 25 percent more food than those eating from white plates. Find out why.

Live Fine Automatic Pill Dispenser with 28-Day Electronic Medication Organizer, 6 Dosage Templates, Easy-Read LCD Display, Sound & Light Alerts & Key

Best Alzheimer’s Pills Organizers

December 12, 2025

Managing multiple medications can feel overwhelming. The right pill box can turn a daily challenge into a simple routine. We compare Amazon’s best pill organizers for 2025—each designed to meet different needs, from arthritis-friendly lids to monthly systems and automatic dispensers.

Exelon (Rivastigmine Transdermal Patch for Alzheimer's)

Rivastigmine Alzheimer’s Patch: New Research, Better Comfort

December 11, 2025

New studies highlight smoother tolerability, easier routines, and practical safety updates that make the rivastigmine patch an increasingly caregiver-friendly option.