F18 ALZHEIMER’S SCANS offer powerful diagnostic technology, enabling doctors to “see” Alzheimer’s plaque. At $3000 to $6000 per person, are they worth it?
DASHCAM VIDEO + CARE TIPS + ARTICLE: In this dashcam video, a man with dementia zooms his BMW towards police at highway speed. Check out
RESEARCH ARTICLE: Researchers have found that a sugar-studded protein could be key to stopping the progression of Alzheimers. Find out more.
SMARTPHONE DIAGNOSTICS VIDEO + ARTICLE: Researchers have developed a smartphone app that could allow people to screen for Alzheimer’s and other disorders by recording closeups
Pseudodementia walks and talks like dementia, but it often responds positively, with treatment permanently improving cognition. Learn how recognizing the difference can change one’s life.
DIAGNOSIS VIDEO: Robin William’s wife said getting his Lewy Body diagnosis was like playing Whack-a-Mole. She would ask, “Which symptom is it this month?” See
DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE: Every 67 seconds, an American develops Alzheimer’s. Half the time, doctors don’t tell. Why would doctors do that? In a key
LBD VIDEO + ARTICLE: An accurate Lewy body dementia diagnosis is important. It can even have life-saving implications. Affecting more than 1.3 million Americans, Lewy
DIAGNOSIS VIDEO: Want to easily tell the difference between normal-aging versus Alzheimer’s-signals? Use these 3 clear examples for each of the well-known “10 Warning Signs
A sizable study reveals good news about the possible connection between hypothyroidism and dementia.
What really happens behind closed doors when dementia enters a relationship? 💔 Watch as love and reality collide — this story will move you.
New research suggests choline—a nutrient linked to memory and cognitive resilience—may help people with Alzheimer’s and at high dementia risk. Here’s why nuts, a heart-healthy and cholesterol-free food, can play a powerful role in daily dementia care.
In dementia, people repeatedly ask, “What’s the time?” “What day is it?” Easily solve this with Dementia-clocks / Calendar-clocks. Check out 7 clocks with good looks and limitless patience.
Fresh air and exercise, improved appetite, fewer medications and happier family visits typify the world’s first “Dementia Village”. See how an inspired nursing home manager took a dreary hospital and turned it into a respect-filled, compassionate community.
It is one of the most beautiful Compensations of this life thatNo man can sincerely try to help anotherWithout helping himself.
What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s? When to get a professional evaluation.
SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
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