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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

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I Got Dementia. Is That Alzheimer’s or Something Else?

March 14, 2026 No Comments

When a doctor says a person has dementia, what does that mean? What do you do, say and ask?

A ‘Feeling’ for Dementia? Findings on Subjectively Perceived Memory Problems

March 12, 2026 No Comments

A fascinating study in Europe finds that individuals who felt they had memory problems did in fact have measurable cognitive deficits. Scientists analyzed the spinal fluid to measure the levels of biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s.

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

February 24, 2026 No Comments

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.

Poor Memory + Slow Walking = Dementia?

February 23, 2026 No Comments

People may not have easy access to sophisticated, expensive dementia tests. A simple test from Einstein Medicine uses a stopwatch and a few questions to determine one’s risk of dementia. The potential payoff could be tremendous for individuals, their families and society.

My Forgetfulness: Alzheimer’s or Normal Aging?

February 18, 2026 No Comments

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.

Digital Clock-Drawing Test Detects Alzheimer’s Ahead of Symptoms

February 1, 2026 No Comments

A new test that can be completed in less than three minutes enables simple, accurate detection of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s in cognitively normal adults, including those with no symptoms of dementia. Find out more.

What You Want to Ask Is: What Caused the Dementia?

January 27, 2026 No Comments

Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia, but it is just one cause. In this short Q & A, watch Stanford Neurologist Dr. Kerchner explain the importance of getting an accurate diagnosis.

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Free Dementia Screening Test (2 Minutes)

January 23, 2026 No Comments

WellnessCheck is a brief, friendly assessment, designed to help you understand your current cognitive wellness. It takes about 3 minutes and covers memory, mood, and focus.

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Alzheimer’s Scans Cost $3000. Can $3 of Peanut Butter Do the Job?

January 22, 2026 8 Comments

To get a definite diagnosis of Alzheimer’s requires an F18 brain scan, costing $3,000. Can the olfactory nerves’ ability to sense peanut butter offer an alternative Alzheimer’s test? It certainly seems accurate enough, at 1/1000th the cost!

Quest Blood Test Available for Alzheimer’s

January 11, 2026 No Comments

A Quest Diagnostics amyloid beta blood test helps determine the Alzheimer’s risk for people with signs of mild cognitive impairment or dementia.

The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies

March 19, 2026

After years of research into nutrition and dementia, no single diet has been the focus of as many positive studies as The Mediterranean Diet.

12 Intervention Sessions Improve Cognition

March 19, 2026

Researchers say it takes a dozen “intervention sessions” to improve cognition in those at risk for Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

FDA-Approved Sargramostim Improves Alzheimer’s Cognition

March 18, 2026

FDA-approved Sargramostim, a normal human protein, improved memory and cognition in Alzheimer’s patients in a Phase II clinical trial. The drug is safe and well-tolerated, and has been used for other disorders for 30 years.