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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

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Alzheimer’s & Vitamin E

March 7, 2022 14 Comments

DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE: Vitamin E may slow down Alzheimer’s and ease caregiving, according to a JAMA report. See how vitamin E improved daily activities

Sugar’s Direct Link to Alzheimer’s

February 24, 2022 1 Comment

SUGAR’S TIPPING POINT: Molecular links between blood sugar and Alzheimer’s were established by scientists. They show how excess blood sugar damages a vital enzyme involved

Olive Oil May Help Prevent Age-Related Diseases

February 17, 2022 No Comments

DIET & RESEARCH: Researchers have found that olive oil in the Mediterranean diet may hold the key to mitigating aging-related diseases — but the Mediterranean

Higher Consumption of Olive Oil Significantly Lowers Neurodegenerative Risk

January 21, 2022 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Using olive oil instead of mayonnaise, margarine and dairy fat such as butter can reduce your risk of developing a neurodegenerative disease

Live Healthy, Reduce Frailty to Prevent Dementia

January 2, 2022 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Researchers say a health lifestyle aimed at reducing frailty could help prevent dementia, even among those at high genetic risk for dementia.

Worm Wiggles Suggest Vitamin B12 Fights Alzheimer’s

October 25, 2021 No Comments

RESEARCH: Worms in the lab lose their wiggle when they have Alzheimer’s. But researchers found the Vitamin B12-deficient worms kept their wiggle when the deficit

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU: How to Boost Brain Health

December 30, 2020 1 Comment

HEALTHY New Year’s resolutions can prevent dementia. Learn ways to lower your risk of dementia and attain lifelong benefits.

Meat and Cognitive Decline

December 30, 2020 No Comments

VIDEO: There is an explanation for why meat eaters may be at higher risk of developing dementia than vegetarians. Watch now.

Soy Protects Against Dementia – In Certain People

December 13, 2020 No Comments

DIET NEWS: Researchers find that certain people who produce equol — a substance created by gut bacteria after soy products are digested — display lower

Vitamin D Deficiency Ups Dementia By 53%

November 25, 2020 1 Comment

DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE: In the largest study of its kind, not getting enough vitamin D turned out to double the risk of developing dementia

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Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Dementia: Confusion, Agitation, Delirium

November 3, 2025

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can easily go unnoticed in older adults — especially in those already living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. But knowing the signs and acting quickly can prevent distress, hospitalization, and long-term cognitive decline.

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Make Time, Fight Dementia

November 2, 2025

New research shows that “time poverty” — not just poor habits — may quietly raise your dementia risk.

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What Does Living with Alzheimer’s Feel Like?

October 31, 2025

Few movies and books capture the Alzheimer’s experience like Dr. Lisa Genova’s “Still Alice.” See Lisa describe how “Still Alice” is helping families stay connected while living with Alzheimer’s.