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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

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Hypothyroidism & Dementia

May 25, 2022 6 Comments

A sizable study reveals good news about the possible connection between hypothyroidism and dementia.

Diagnosing Dementia: Alzheimer’s May Really Be Mini-Strokes

May 24, 2022 6 Comments

MEMORY problems are too-quickly diagnosed as Alzheimer’s. A more common memory-culprit may be vascular dementia, caused by stroke, mini-stroke and high blood pressure. Learn the

CTE Dementia, Unlike Alzheimer’s, Can Be Definitively Diagnosed

May 22, 2022 1 Comment

DIAGNOSIS NEWS: CTE dementia can now be diagnosed with certainty. (CTE [Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy] is caused by blows to the head.) This differs from the

Half of Seniors with Memory Problems Avoid Tests

May 19, 2022 2 Comments

DIAGNOSIS: Many seniors feel their brainpower may not be what it used to be. They also know Medicare offers free cognitive tests. Yet half of

Why More People with Alzheimer’s Are Skinny

May 17, 2022 2 Comments

B.M.I. & ALZHEIMER’S: Studies have found an association between Alzheimer’s and the low BMI of thin people. The findings suggest this is not a causal

Don’t Use Alzheimer’s Drugs Till You Really Need Them

May 12, 2022 19 Comments

MEDICINES: Alzheimer’s drugs are classified as “Cognitive Enhancers”. Learn why they are NOT for mild memory problems. Find out why prescribing them for Mild Cognitive

5 Questions To Ask the Doctor About Alzheimer’s

May 11, 2022 1 Comment

MEDICAL VIDEO: Take an active roll in managing Alzheimer’s. Have an open conversation with your doctor. See 5 questions to ask and which answers to

10 Signs & Symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia

May 3, 2022 14 Comments

DIAGNOSIS: Learn to spot Lewy body dementia (LBD). LBD is the most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s. Find out the symptoms that make LBD different.

Hippocampal-Sparing Alzheimer’s Goes Dangerously Misdiagnosed

May 1, 2022 1 Comment

MAYO CLINIC DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE: Hundreds of thousands of people with Hippocampal-Sparing Alzheimer’s go misdiagnosed. With a correct diagnosis, existing medicines can do more.

Easy Dementia Test

April 28, 2022 1 Comment

DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + WRITTEN SELF-TEST: Doctors have a better chance of treating Alzheimer’s if it is caught early. CBS NEWS Dr. Max Gomez reports on

New Year’s & Reminiscence Therapy

December 29, 2025

NEW YEAR’S VIDEO & ARTICLE: New Year’s Eve can still be a fun, enjoyable experience for loved ones with dementia. It’s a perfect moment to reflect on past moments that warmed the soul.
Learn how reminiscing makes for a great activity.

Healthy Berry-Rich Sangria for a Sparkling New Year

December 28, 2025

BRAIN-HEALTHY RECIPE: Ring in the New Year in style and moderation with this tantalizing sangria.

10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's

10 Signs of Alzheimer’s Vs. Regular Aging

December 27, 2025

DIAGNOSIS VIDEO: As we age, we change. Learn to spot changes that are Alzheimer’s warning signs, versus changes that just mean a person is aging nicely.

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I Will Remind You

A deep promise to be there for an Alzheimer’s parent, this heartwarming song was written as a tribute to families facing dementia.

14 Ways to Prevent Falling at Home

EMERGENCIES due to falling happen 54% more often in dementia. As a rule, 1-in-3 adults over 65 fall each year. Most falls happen at home. Make a few simple changes and prevent falls.

How Do Education & Brain Exercise Prevent Alzheimer’s?

Researchers find education and intellectual stimulation appear to activate a genetic program in the brain that promotes resistance to cognitive decline. Find out more.

Why Time with Friends Impacts Dementia

SOCIALIZING in your 50s and 60s strongly predicts less dementia later on. Learn why, from new research by University College London. See Ohio State University demonstrate how true it is, from animals to people.