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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 2 Comments

(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?

4 Meaningful Thanksgiving Tips

November 17, 2025

HOLIDAYS & DEMENTIA: Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness. People with Alzheimer’s need a special touch. See four dementia tips.

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Leqembi: Slowing Alzheimer’s — What You Need to Know

November 16, 2025

Leqembi is one of the first Alzheimer’s treatments proven to slow decline. A new MRI study helps explain what it can—and cannot—do in the brain’s early months, offering clearer expectations for caregivers.

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Planning Your Future After a Dementia Diagnosis

November 14, 2025

Although it is hard to think beyond “today” after a diagnosis of dementia, it’s really important to look ahead. Taking steps to plan for the future will make “tomorrow” smoother.