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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

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FDA Clears FIRST Alzheimer’s Blood Test

May 19, 2025 No Comments

New Test Provides Less Invasive Option, Reduces Reliance on PET Scans and Increases Diagnosis Accessibility

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You’re Not Getting Alzheimer’s; You Just Know So Much

May 16, 2025 9 Comments

DOES AGE LEAD to deterioration of brain function, or do older brains just take longer to process ever increasing amounts of knowledge? The latest research may surprise you.

P-tau217: A Simple, High Quality Alzheimer’s Test

May 5, 2025 No Comments

P-tau217 is a blood-based marker for Alzheimer’s. See how it offers a simpler, cheaper way to analyze Alzheimer’s.

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PCA Affects Vision Before Memory in Alzheimer’s

April 6, 2025 No Comments

Why can vision loss come before memory loss in 10% of Alzheimer’s? A new study shows Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA), a type of Alzheimer’s, distributes proteins differently.

It’s Not Alzheimer’s. It’s Just MCI.

April 2, 2025 6 Comments

Twenty percent of people over 65 have mild memory and thinking problems that don’t interfere with day-to-day life. Doctors call this MCI, short for Mild Cognitive Impairment. Find out more about what it is and what to do about it.

At-home Smell Test Detects Alzheimer’s Risk

March 28, 2025 No Comments

A fascinating Smell-Test developed at Mass General Brigham may help determine your risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

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It Looks Like Dementia, But It’s Treatable

March 7, 2025 No Comments

Teepa Snow, Dementia Care Specialist, shares what you need to know about conditions that can mimic dementia, but are actually reversible or treatable.

Is it Alzheimer’s or Another Type of Dementia?

February 26, 2025 6 Comments

DIAGNOSIS VIDEO: TEEPA SNOW explores the challenge of getting a good diagnosis in today’s medical system. See her explain differences between Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Learn how to prepare for a brain health checkup.

Why is it So Hard to Diagnose Dementia?

February 23, 2025 1 Comment

The Founder and CEO of The Brainwell Institute shares the deep understanding of cognitive function that’s needed for a good diagnosis of dementia. Learn what you need to know, in plain English.

"Have you heard of L.A.T.E. Dementia?" with Dr. Michael Tran Duong

L.A.T.E. Dementia Versus Alzheimer’s: What’s the Difference?

February 18, 2025 1 Comment

(Video & Article) L.A.T.E. Dementia is frequently misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s. That’s why, in January 2025, researchers created new guidelines. It affects millions of people, approximately 40% of people over 80. How is it recognized? What makes it different?

Green Spaces Improve Cognitive Function

May 25, 2025

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Residential areas with more green space were associated with faster thinking, better attention, and higher overall cognitive function in a federal study. Learn more.

Lecanemab’s Rare and Manageable Side Effects

May 23, 2025

Lecanemab is today’s #1 Alzheimer’s antibody. (Brand name: Leqembi) Washington University researchers found Lecanemab’s adverse events to be rare and manageable in very mild or mild Alzheimer’s.

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Nanosilver Warning

May 23, 2025

Alzheimer’s is characterized by an overproduction of free radicals in cells. That’s why incredibly tiny “nanoparticles” of silver, found in supplements, cosmetics and food packaging, worry scientists. Hear their concerns, as well as products to avoid.

Most Popular Stories

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?

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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.