MEDICATION: THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR DEMENTIA-DRUG IS DONEPEZIL. Donepezil (Brand-name: Aricept®) boosts memory & thinking in Alzheimer’s. More donepezil means more boost – along with
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In March, Biogen discontinued advanced Alzheimer’s trials for aducanumab, predicting it was not likely to produce meaningful benefits. Now, new data did demonstrate real benefits, the FDA will review a fresh analysis, and former trial patients are getting back on the drug. See what happened.
PROGRESS IN THE NEWS – VIDEO & ARTICLE: In the lab, Alzheimer’s was delayed by FDA-approved “Dabigatran” (Pradaxa®), commonly used to clear blood clots. Can
NUTRITION VIDEO + ARTICLE: Recently, the FDA Slammed 58 Dangerous Alzheimer’s Supplements. Who are the culprits? Why did it happen? See this list and watch
Namzaric is a combination of the two most popular drugs for Alzheimer’s. Two new doses have been added, bringing the total to four. Find out
BOOK OF THE WEEK: “Supplement Your Prescription” is chock full of helpful advice on the right supplements to take when taking prescription medicines. Dr. Cass
NAMZARIC™ is a new Alzheimer’s medication that combines the best of Aricept and Namenda (also generically known as donepezil and memantine). It is available across
The American Geriatrics Society updated recommendations for doctors treating people with dementia. These include adjusting prescriptions of Alzheimer’s drugs if the desired effect is not
MEDICINE VIDEO: Will pharmacies run out of Namenda-IR® for Alzheimer’s? Namenda’s manufacturer is appealing for their right to pull it from pharmacy shelves. This would
Regular Namenda for Alzheimer’s has been in short supply. A federal judge has stepped in to fix that. Find out how.
Atherosclerotic plaque triggers vascular dementia. Ultrasound easily detects it and could cut rates in half. Learn how.
Music’s effect on the brain fascinated neurologist Oliver Sacks, MD. His research led him to helping people with Alzheimer’s. Watch this best-selling author share how dementia, without exception, responds to music.
Mad Cow Disease spreads vCJD dementia. In this key study, a non-invasive urine sample test picked it up. Find out how this may stop vCJD in its tracks.
Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!
It looks like a sneeze cannot give anyone Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s abnormal disease proteins do spread from cell-to-cell, they are not “infectious”. Check out the facts.
TEEPA CARE VIDEO: Learn about Alzheimer’s 6 stages. Teepa Snow shows what to expect, while keeping the focus on the person for whom you care.
Melvyn Amrine may not have remembered the details of his life since his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, but he sure proved that his love for his wife transcended memory.
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