VIDEO + ARTICLE: The A4 Study is a cutting-edge trial aimed at preventing Alzheimer’s. The clinical trial is testing healthy adults who are at risk
VIDEO + ARTICLE: The simple SAPPHIRE Eye Test has the potential to change the way that Alzheimer’s disease is detected and managed. Made by Cognoptix, see
VIDEO + ARTICLE: Solanezumab is a maturing experimental vaccine that dissolves Alzheimer’s plaque. Find out why neurologists are excited about its performance in Alzheimer’s and
POTENTIAL TREATMENT: “Pre-dementia” is a common nickname for aMCI (amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment). aMCI causes memory to decline more than what’s expected from normal aging,
In a recent study, insulin spray was delivered through the nose to people with Alzheimer’s and MCI. Learn about the memory improvements they achieved.
UPCOMING THERAPIES: Researchers know more about old drugs than new ones. That’s why they put a lot of effort into "repurposing" existing drugs to cure
VIDEO & ARTICLE: BIIB-037 binds to and eliminates Alzheimer’s plaque. The experimental drug did a surprisingly good job of improving cognition in recent trials. It
Agitation and aggression are among the most disruptive symptoms of Alzheimer’s. They effect 60% of people living at home and 80% of people in care
VIDEO: DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) is becoming very precise. In this TED Video, DBS pacemakers connect to the brain’s fornix. This allows doctors to turn
VIDEO + ARTICLE: The Cognoptix Eye Test for Alzheimer’s is in clinical trials. It is already doing so well that this week, it received an
For years, caregivers have heard mixed messages about coffee. But now, one of the largest long-term studies ever conducted on coffee and brain health is offering some encouraging news.
A simple care tip from Dr. Neal Shah to measurably drop anxiety scores within 6 weeks.
There is one thing dementia cannot take away,And that is love.Love is not a memory –It is a feeling that resides inside.
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?
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!
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.
TEEPA CARE VIDEO: Learn about Alzheimer’s 6 stages. Teepa Snow shows what to expect, while keeping the focus on the person for whom you care.
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