An Alzheimer’s diagnosis is hard to get and hard to give. Watch Doctor Chodosh approach this difficult challenge with skilled experience and deep compassion.
In an ironic twist of global fate, longer lifespans are gearing up the planet for an Alzheimer’s explosion. Nicknamed “The Silver Tsunami”, one study shows Alzheimer’s will triple by 2050. Learn why. See how to prevent it.
Estrogen showed a protective effect in women carrying the ApoE4 gene. ApoE4 puts people at substantially increased risk for Alzheimer’s. Learn when and how estrogen may protect you.
Hospitals are the place to go for serious medical care. Typically, the care is followed by the question, “Would you like to stay a day or two for observation, or leave now?” In a dementia such as Alzheimer’s, what’s the right thing to do?
In this video, “Voice of Dementia”, see real people in a dementia support-group talk about their lives, their diagnosis and the importance of being heard.
Researchers have long connected inflammation & Alzheimer’s. Find out how interleukin-1 beta clarifies that connection. Learn about the Alzheimer’s treatment targets uncovered by this discovery.
How many years does the pollution in your area add to the “age” of your brain?
Treatment for moderate to severe Alzheimer’s is available in an extended-release formulation. Learn how Namenda XR (generic memantine) offers a more convenient way to take this Alzheimer’s medication.
Hogeway Village is a community of people with dementias such as Alzheimer’s. See the advantages of a custom-tuned environment offering familiar surroundings.
How does a healthy brain work? What can we do to keep our brain healthy? Watch this engaging University of California exploration on making neurons “happy”.
DOES AGE LEAD to deterioration of brain function, or do older brains just take longer to process ever increasing amounts of knowledge? The latest research may surprise you.
Copper hits the brain with a one-two punch. It inhibits clearance of, AND it stimulates production of, Alzheimer’s plaque. See why copper is a key player in Alzheimer’s.
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Reagan revolutionized Alzheimer’s awareness. Is there truth to the notion of Ronald Reagan having Alzheimer’s during his presidency? After all, President Reagan’s winning vote margins were massive, among the biggest in American history.
People with dementia are enjoying yoga and dance classes at the Alzheimer’s Association. See why caregivers find the classes “EXTREMELY helpful.”
Swiss researchers find that people with certain personality traits are protected against Alzheimer’s disease, including those who are less agreeable, had natural curiosity, and were nonconformists. Find out why.
Learn about ‘personalized music for dementia’ and its powerful effect on Alzheimer’s. See the Director of the hit film, ‘Alive Inside’, on the dementia-impact of music.
The brush strokes are precise, the colors vibrant. See a Colorado art program help patients rise above dementia, while the paintings raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association.
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