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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

Senator Elizabeth Warren Points Fiery Finger at Congress on Alzheimer’s Funding

April 26, 2015 1 Comment

VIDEO: “This is really a matter of choosing to invest in Alzheimer’s research now, or choosing to pay-up in a big way later on. Clearly,

We Are People Who Have Alzheimer’s, We Are Not Alzheimer’s

April 12, 2015 No Comments

VIDEO: See Amy speak with humor and candor on the various ways Alzheimer’s has touched her life. Share in her passion as she advocates for

B. Smith Goes to Washington: “I’ve Got a Lot To Do In My Future”

March 29, 2015 No Comments

VIDEO: Restaurateur B. Smith testifies before a Senate committee on the need for more research on Alzheimer’s Disease.

“Because I Have Great Support, I’m Doing Fine.” TV Show Host B. Smith Talks About Her Alzheimer’s

March 15, 2015 No Comments

VIDEOS + ARTICLE: Renowned model, actress and restauranteur B. Smith and her husband, Dan Gasby, talk about life with Alzheimer’s. See her new video to

Checking in on the Pat Summitt Clinic’s Progress

March 8, 2015 No Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE: While battling dementia, the most successful basketball coach in history opened the Pat Summitt Alzheimer’s Clinic. See how it’s becoming a huge

Pat Summitt’s New Alzheimer’s Clinic

January 18, 2015 No Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE: The most successful basketball coach in history, battling her dementia, is opening the new Pat Summitt Alzheimer’s Clinic. It promises to be

The Man Who Made the Alzheimer’s Association

January 4, 2015 No Comments

In 1979, Jerome H. Stone created The Alzheimer’s Association. On January 1, 2015, he passed away. Here is the story of the businessman and philanthropist

Win $1000 & a Trip to Washington! Join The 2015 Neuro Film Festival

December 14, 2014 No Comments

Win up to $1,000 and a Trip to Washington DC. Submit a short video to raise awareness of brain diseases. Inspire Alzheimer’s prevention. Advocate for

Alzheimer’s: If You Hate It, You Fight It

November 23, 2014 No Comments

VIDEO: B. Smith and husband Dan Gasby reflect on her devastating early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis, sharing their fight for a cure at the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery

The Songaminute Man with his son, singing in their car

Dad with Dementia Sings “Lonely is the Man Without Love”

October 16, 2026

EXTRAORDINARY MUSIC VIDEO: Ted McDermott, The Song-A-Minute Man, was diagnosed with dementia. His son, Simon, wasn’t going to let that stop his Dad. He understood how music reaches our deepest selves and has journeyed with his Dad and their dashcam to make beautiful music together. Get your widest smile ready and watch them in action.

Vascular Dementia 101

October 15, 2026

EXCEPTIONAL VASCULAR DEMENTIA VIDEO ANIMATION: Vascular deterioration in brains affects nearly everyone by 70. Aging arteries can trigger Vascular Dementia, or Vascular Cognitive Impairment. See the basics on its causes. Learn some tips on how to prevent it.

Avocado, Grapefruit Salad with Toasted Georgia Pecans

Pecan Salad with Avocado Grapefruit Vinaigrette

October 15, 2026

BRAIN-HEALTHY RECIPE: An appeal to your senses: Beautiful to behold, delicious to taste. Refreshing aroma from dementia-shielding citrus and satisfying crunch from brain-healthy pecans.

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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?

Grandmother in black and white striped shirt hugging girl in black and white striped shirt

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.