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Alzheimer’s Center on Wheels

August 17, 2022 2 Comments

ALZHEIMER’S TRIAL VIDEO: A 54 foot “Mobile Memory Center” has rolled out in Florida, bring a new level of diagnosis and treatment to people with

Memory Changes: Are You Your Own Best Judge?

August 10, 2022 2 Comments

CAN YOU DIAGNOSE YOURSELF? An important study suggests that self-reported memory complaints might predict clinical memory impairment later in life.

L.A.T.E. Dementia – A New Diagnosis

August 9, 2022 No Comments

DIAGNOSIS: L.A.T.E. Dementia is important because it affects millions of people, approximately 40% of people over the age of 85. How is it recognized? What makes it different?

Genetic Test Predicts Alzheimer’s Better

August 1, 2022 No Comments

DNA: The PHS genetic test may one day diagnose Alzheimer’s before symptoms occur. Learn how looking at genes beyond ApoE4 holds big answers to tough

Avoid a Costly Crisis with Dementia Screens

July 29, 2022 No Comments

DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE: Dementia diagnosis often comes as part of costly crisis, but that can be avoided. Find out how.

3 Kinds of Alzheimer’s

July 26, 2022 No Comments

UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER’S: Until now, Alzheimer’s was thought to be a single disease. Advanced research is redefining Alzheimer’s, showing three distinct subtypes. Find out the differences.

When Dementia is Not Alzheimer’s

July 24, 2022 2 Comments

DIAGNOSIS VIDEO BY KHAN ACADEMY: There are many types of dementia. Vascular dementia, LBD, FTD and Parkinson’s Dementia are just a few. Dementia from alcoholism,

F18 Alzheimer’s Scan Delivers Better Prescriptions & Fewer Tests

July 11, 2022 6 Comments

DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE: Today’s state-of-the-art in diagnosing Alzheimer’s is the F18 PET Scan. See how it changed one man’s life. Learn how 87% of

Retinal Scan for Alzheimer’s Launches in Canada

July 8, 2022 No Comments

DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE: A project to screen of Alzheimer’s in community settings involves collaboration between optometry professionals and an Alzheimer’s advocacy organization in Toronto,

P.A.R.T. Dementia is Alzheimer’s Without the Plaque

July 7, 2022 1 Comment

DIAGNOSING DEMENTIA: Find out how people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s may lack Alzheimer’s plaques and actually have P.A.R.T. Dementia. (That is, Primary Age-Related Tauopathy, or PART

Alzheimer’s Alphabet Activity

January 29, 2026

Here’s a good activity caregivers can use easily, contributed by one of our readers. It’s a simple game, great in mid-stage Alzheimer’s.

Ah, how good it feels - the hand of an old friend.

Thought of the Week: An Old Friend

January 29, 2026

Ah, how good it feels. . . The hand of an old friend. (See pillows, posters, cards, etc.) 101003 (560×373)

TheraPaws Brighten Dementia’s Loneliness

January 28, 2026

Meet Marley, a THERAPAWS therapy dog, helping the elderly that suffer from dementia. See pet therapy at work.

Most Popular Stories

Nonconformists are Better Protected Against Alzheimer’s

Swiss researchers find that people with certain personality traits are protected against Alzheimer’s disease, including those who are less agreeable, had natural curiosity, and were nonconformists. Find out why.

A Morning Music Lift Lasts All Day in Alzheimer’s

Learn about ‘personalized music for dementia’ and its powerful effect on Alzheimer’s. See the Director of the hit film, ‘Alive Inside’, on the dementia-impact of music.

Art Gives Fun and Meaning To Alzheimer’s Patients

The brush strokes are precise, the colors vibrant. See a Colorado art program help patients rise above dementia, while the paintings raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association.

How Physical Activity Turns Back the Brain’s Clock

The protein BDNF builds synapses in the human brain, nurturing brain cells and fighting off dementia. While there is no artificial way of boosting it, social and cognitive activity can.