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Leqembi & Kisunla: Extending Independent Living

February 16, 2025 1 Comment

A new analysis of the benefits of these Alzheimer’s treatments scores the days and ways patients succeed in living independently.

Leqembi: Europe Checks It’s Safety; U.S. Approves Monthly Doses

February 3, 2025 No Comments

The EMA has announced its schedule for reviewing the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi (lecanemab) for use in Europe. Meanwhile, the U.S. FDA, which already approved the drug, is moving ahead with a new version that doses Leqembi in a better, more convenient fashion for those taking the drug over the long run.

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What’s Ahead for Alzheimer’s Drugs in 2025

January 12, 2025 No Comments

Learn about 2025’s newly approved or potential Alzheimer’s drugs. These include Leqembi, Kisunla, Remternetug, Semaglutide, Trontinemab and Bepranemab.

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Is Leqembi Shrinking the Alzheimer’s or the Brain?

January 5, 2025 1 Comment

Leqembi and Kisunla are the new Alzheimer’s immunotherapies. A loss of brain volume associated with these immunotherapies may be caused by the removal of amyloid plaques, rather than the loss of neurons or brain tissue. A new study sheds light on what’s going on.

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Why Did Europe Finally Choose Lecanemab for Alzheimer’s?

November 28, 2024 No Comments

Europe originally said Lecanemab (Brand-name Leqembi) was too risky to approve. Now they are recommending marketing it. Why the change of heart?

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Catching Up to America: Europe Recommends Leqembi® for Alzheimer’s

November 17, 2024 No Comments

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommended approving Leqembi® (generic lecanemab) for Alzheimer’s. Originally skeptics, learn how the “Clarity AD” trial helped change their mind.

Leqembi Autoinjector to Treat Alzheimer’s in Seconds, Not Hours

November 3, 2024 No Comments

Leqembi is an FDA-Approved Alzheimer’s treatment. Hospital infusions take an hour each. 2025 is looking to see a new 15-second autoinjector version. For some, it should even work at home.

Lecanemab Beats 3 Competing Antibodies

October 28, 2024 No Comments

Why are some of the new anti-Alzheimer’s antibodies better than others? With the FDA’s approval of Lecanemab and Donanemab, it’s worth staying on top of this topic’s latest research.

3 Questions on Leqembi & Kisunla, the New Alzheimer’s Drugs

October 21, 2024 1 Comment

The 2 newest Alzheimer’s drugs, Leqembi (lecanemab) and Kisunla (donanemab) show promise, but many questions remain. Here are the three next ones.

Remternetug May Beat Kisunla for Treating Alzheimer’s

October 8, 2024 No Comments

Right now, there are two FDA approved drugs to treat Alzheimer’s itself. Find out why Remternetug may soon get approval as a third, even better treatment.

10 Gift Ideas When Living with Alzheimer’s

December 22, 2025

DEMENTIA GIFT IDEAS: People with Alzheimer’s may lose abilities, but feelings still matter. What once wasn’t much of a gift, may now be a great one. What were nice presents may no longer be right. See these thoughtful suggestions.

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Leqembi Prescriptions Could Rise Sharply. Why?

December 21, 2025

Alzheimer’s treatment eligibility may be far larger than previously thought. A major Nature study using blood tests suggests millions more older adults could qualify for treatment than current use reflects. As diagnosis becomes easier, demand for drugs like Leqembi could shift sharply.

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Beetroot Boosts Blood Flow. Will That Slow Cognitive Decline?

December 19, 2025

NEW STUDY: Beetroot is known for improving blood flow—but that may matter more for dementia than many people realize. See the evidence and and what caregivers should realistically take from it.