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Destigmatizing Dementia

January 18, 2016 No Comments

VIDEO: Many people live well with dementia. At the same time, misconceptions of the people they know and meet can make life harder than it

Kirk Douglas: You Haven’t Learned How to Live Until You’ve Learned How to Give

December 30, 2015 1 Comment

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Screen legend Kirk Douglas celebrated his 99th birthday. Instead of receiving gifts, he used the occasion to give one — $15 million

Lewy-Body-Dementia Website Crashes as Robin William’s Widow Speaks

November 8, 2015 2 Comments

Susan Williams spent the past year learning about Lewy Body dementia and its effects on Robin William’s life. Going public last week drew so much

Alzheimer’s Friendly Business Helps Caregivers Get a Break

September 29, 2015 No Comments

VIDEO + INFO: See how local stores and restaurants have stepped up to be welcoming and understanding to customers dealing with the day to day

60% Rise In Dementia Volunteers

August 23, 2015 No Comments

CLINICAL TRIALS VIDEO: 2015 has seen a big jump in the number of people volunteering for dementia research. Find out more about this hopeful surge

Advanced Care Planning for Dementia Approved by Medicare

July 19, 2015 2 Comments

Living well with Alzheimer’s takes good planning. Fortunately, the U.S. government just approved coverage for neurologists to guide people with dementia regarding future care. Learn

Alzheimer’s International Conference

July 12, 2015 No Comments

The biggest Alzheimer’s conference of the year begins on July 18 in Washington D.C. Find out more.

“21st Century Cures Act” a Landslide Victory in Dementia

July 12, 2015 No Comments

VIDEOS + ARTICLE: The U.S. House of Representatives just passed the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6), an historic piece of legislation that holds the potential

Congress Makes History with Alzheimer’s Research Boost

July 9, 2015 No Comments

Both Houses of Congress together approved huge 60% increases in America’s research to fight Alzheimer’s. Learn how the U.S. government is rolling up its sleeves

Best Dementia Blog Winners

May 17, 2015 No Comments

Alzheimer’s Weekly was selected by HealthLine.com as one of the best Alzheimer’s sites of the year. See what makes Alzheimer’s Weekly stand out from the

Drinking & Smoking’s Rush to Alzheimer’s

January 20, 2026

VIDEO If you live to 85, there’s a 50/50 chance of getting a dementia such as Alzheimer’s. What if you could improve those odds by

Pink Noise Machines Improve Sleep & Fight Dementia

January 7, 2026

SLEEP VIDEO & ARTICLE: Sound stimulation can improve sleep and memory for people with pre-dementia. This study used easy-to-buy “pink noise” machines. See how simple sleep therapy makes a real difference.

Best Digital Photo Frames for Dementia

January 6, 2026

Looking for the best digital photo frame for a loved one with dementia? Many frames claim to be senior-friendly. We explore the Pix-Star series, rated best for its combination of features and value for the money.

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Why Does Alzheimer’s First Attack the Neurons That Hold Our Memories?

Scientists say the neurons responsible for transforming experiences into memories are always the first to go in Alzheimer’s. Now they’re taking a closer look to try to figure out why, and what to do about it.

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A Good Night’s Sleep Clears Alzheimer’s Tau

A research study finds when young healthy men had a full, uninterrupted night of rest, their blood levels showed a reduced level of tau, the biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease. The level was higher when they lost just one night of sleep. Learn more.