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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

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10 Books on Self-Care for Caregivers

November 17, 2015 7 Comments

HEALTH TIPS: Caregivers, are you taking care of you? You can only care for somebody as much as you care for yourself. Whether family-caregiver or

Simulation Helps Keep People with Alzheimer’s Home

July 12, 2015 No Comments

VIDEO: There is a laboratory simulation that can help you make your home safer for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. See what the USF Health

Power Of Touch Brings Wife Back From Alzheimer’s

February 20, 2015 4 Comments

VIDEO: There’s not much research about the power of touch in Alzheimer’s. Notwithstanding, one nursing home’s staff say Sol & Rita are all the proof

The Alzheimer’s Music Connect Program Reawakens Old Memories

December 28, 2014 1 Comment

VIDEO: Teepa Snow illustrates music’s remarkable power to rekindle faded memories. Good memories and old music are known to stay connected, despite the advanced ravages

Fighting My Alzheimer’s

September 24, 2014 No Comments

VIDEO: After being diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s, Phyllis Blais started going to classes at the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation. See how the classes, designed to

Managing Alzheimer’s with a Smartphone App Called “Balance”

March 10, 2013 4 Comments

In Alzheimer’s, how can family members and physicians stay informed and connected? Technology helps. Read about the first smartphone app to integrate Alzheimer’s caregivers with

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How Lecanemab Clears Amyloid and Slows Alzheimer’s—even as Tau Spreads

February 5, 2026

New early-onset Alzheimer’s data show that lecanemab can slow functional decline—even while tau continues to spread in the brain. The research helps explain how amyloid-lowering treatments may still preserve daily life, despite the disease’s complexity.

Seeing the Same GP Improves Dementia Treatment

February 5, 2026

People with dementia who were consistently seen by the same General Practitioner (GP) are given fewer medicines and are less likely to be given medicines that can cause problems, according to researchers at University of Exeter. Learn more.

Memory & Amyloid

February 3, 2026

Amyloid is one of the leading culprits behind Alzheimer’s. Scientists know it damages memory by killing brain cells. Now research reveals how amyloid triggers memory loss in perfectly healthy brain cells as well. Learn more about how Alzheimer’s develops.

Most Popular Stories

Rehydration for Dementia

Lewis Hornby had a problem: his grandmother with dementia wasn’t drinking enough, causing her to get severely dehydrated.

Don’t Say Goodbye, Say Hello!

Dr. Richard Taylor has Alzheimer’s and the right attitude!

Common Alzheimer’s Medications Slow Cognitive Decline

Swedish researchers find that cholinesterase inhibitors provide cognitive benefits and reduce mortality for up to five years after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. One medication significantly reduced the risk of developing severe dementia.

A Happy Partner Leads to Less Dementia

Researchers find optimistic people contribute to the health of their partners, staving off risk factors leading to Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias and cognitive decline as they grow old together.