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Doctor Describing 4 Common Types of Dementia

The Four Most Common Types of Dementia — and Why Early Signs Matter

February 11, 2026 No Comments

Why early warning signs matter more than most people realize.

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Do a Fresh Cholesterol Check to Fight Vascular Dementia

January 20, 2026 No Comments

Cardiovascular events like strokes can trigger vascular dementia.American Heart Association cholesterol guidelines can significantly reduce cardiovascular events. Is it time to take a fresh look at your cholesterol?

What is Posterior Cortical Atrophy?

December 30, 2025 No Comments

Posterior Cortical Atrophy, or PCA, is a specific form of Alzheimer’s that affects the back of the brain.
Author Terry Pratchett was diagnosed with it.

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Rapidly Progressive Dementia: When Decline Moves Faster Than Expected

December 16, 2025 No Comments

New research explains how to recognize “Rapidly Progressive Dementia”, why it often involves Alzheimer’s, and what faster change means for daily care and planning.

Experts Can Diagnose Lewy Body Dementia 18 Months Faster

October 9, 2025 No Comments

MISDIAGNOSIS? Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is often mistaken for Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. People typically go through 18 months and 3 doctors to get a correct diagnosis. Learn what to do about it.

Emma Heming Willis talking about Frontotemporal Dementia

Bruce Willis and Frontotemporal Dementia

October 3, 2025 No Comments

Diane Sawyer sat down with Emma Heming Willis and Neurologist Dr. Bruce Miller to talk about Bruce Willis’ health. (11 minute video)

UCL Scientists Ed Wild and Sarah Tabrizi

Gene Therapy Slows Huntington’s Progression 75% — Including Dementia

September 28, 2025 No Comments

For the first time, a one-time treatment has shown the ability to slow Huntington’s decline — including dementia symptoms — over three years.

SPARK: What Happened to Robin Williams’ Brain?

September 10, 2025 2 Comments

TRAILER: Robin Williams and his battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Telling L.A.T.E. Dementia & Alzheimer’s Apart

August 20, 2025 No Comments

L.A.T.E.-Dementia is under-recognized, with a health impact as large as Alzheimer’s in very old people. It affects 25% of people over 85 and has nothing to do with the plaques and tangles that cause Alzheimer’s.

Dementia researcher looking into microscope

What is Vascular Dementia?

August 18, 2025 4 Comments

Vascular dementia is one of the 3 leading causes of dementia. When it appears together with Alzheimer’s, as it often does, it is called “Mixed dementia”. Learn what causes it and how to identify different types.

The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.

Thought of the Week: Grandest Intention

February 19, 2026

The smallest act of kindness is worth more than The grandest intention. Oscar Wilde

Think It’s Dementia? Good Chance It’s Not

February 19, 2026

Memory failing? New research shows you may need help, but not for dementia. Memory slips, stress and fatigue are growing in people with healthy memory.

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Understanding Anosognosia: The Hidden Barrier in Dementia Care

February 19, 2026

When Memory Loss Becomes Invisible to Those Who Need Help Most

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Think It’s Dementia? Good Chance It’s Not

Memory failing? New research shows you may need help, but not for dementia. Memory slips, stress and fatigue are growing in people with healthy memory.

My Forgetfulness: Alzheimer’s or Normal Aging?

People worry about becoming forgetful. Is it the first sign of Alzheimer’s or just the passing years? After all, forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. Check out these quick ways to tell the difference.

Financial Problems Can Signal Dementia Onset

Researchers found in a study that people who developed dementia were more likely to have their credit rating drop at least two and a half years before the diagnosis. Some had problems managing their money up to six years before. Find out more.

Curing Alzheimer’s by Fixing Proteins, Not Clearing Them

Scientists say restoring a brain protein, not removing amyloid plaques, should be the target of Alzheimer’s dementia therapies. The researchers said treatment might lie in normalizing the levels of a specific brain protein.