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Gene Allele DR4 Fends off Alzheimer’s AND Parkinson’s

October 13, 2023 No Comments

“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 No Comments

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?

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Alzheimer’s Now, by Mayo Clinic 101

October 2, 2023 No Comments

Mayo Clinic professionals discuss the essentials of Alzheimer’s in this information-packed video.

Teun’s Free Calendar Clock for Dementia

September 29, 2023 2 Comments

This free “Calendar Clock” app assists caregivers and people with dementia with their daily schedule. This reduces frustrating “time-disorientation.” It also offers monitoring, appointments, and video calling. This all provides a sense of security to both caregiver and care-receiver. It is a free application co-created by many real-world users.

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Announcing the 4th Annual Maude’s Awards Winners for 2023

September 22, 2023 1 Comment

Maude’s Awards: Recognizing Innovation in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

Hearing Loss Treatment Can Lower Risk of Dementia

September 15, 2023 No Comments

PREVENTION & THERAPY INFOMERCIAL: Research shows that for every 10 decibels of hearing loss, the risk of developing dementia increases. Learn how the right hearing aids can lower your risk.

Tour the Promise Alzheimer’s Garden

August 11, 2023 No Comments

Once a patient enters The Promise Alzheimer’s Garden, they can’t get lost, so they feel independent, yet safe.

Redirecting Dementia

August 3, 2023 No Comments

Gary, a former dentist living in a dementia care center, gets confused — and it worries him. See staff “redirect” him and relieve his anxiety.

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July 30, 2023 No Comments

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Lilly’s Donanemab: The 3rd New Alzheimer’s Drug

July 21, 2023 No Comments

Now, a third new Alzheimer’s drug expected to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA),. The field of new drugs is beginning to show progress in the fight to slow the disease.

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Could Omega-3 in Midlife Lessen Early-Onset Dementia Risk?

January 30, 2026

Higher midlife omega-3 levels were linked to lower early-onset dementia risk. It’s not proof — but it’s a meaningful signal worth paying attention to.

What 400 Alzheimer’s Patients Gained From Leqembi and Kisunla

January 29, 2026

In a one-hour seminar, a leading neurologist answers the most important questions families ask about what these new therapies can realistically deliver — from effectiveness and safety to eligibility, infusion logistics, cost, and access.

Alzheimer’s Alphabet Activity

January 29, 2026

Here’s a good activity caregivers can use easily, contributed by one of our readers. It’s a simple game, great in mid-stage Alzheimer’s.

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85 with Dementia? Good Chance It’s HS-AGING, Not Alzheimer’s

Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?

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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.