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Best of 4 Alzheimer’s Drugs

May 10, 2023 4 Comments

See safety and effectiveness rankings for four Alzheimer’s drugs. Ranked on concentration, memory, alertness and mood, learn what the researchers found.

Lithium May Halt Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease

March 29, 2023 No Comments

A study at McGill University shows that lithium given in micro doses may be capable of both halting signs of advanced Alzheimer’s pathology and recovering lost cognitive abilities.

Prevent Falls in Parkinson’s with Rivastigmine for Dementia

February 22, 2023 No Comments

People with Parkinson’s were given the oral drug rivastigmine (brand name Exelon®). They were 45% less likely to fall and were considerably steadier when walking. Learn more about this dementia drug and fall prevention.

Dementia Medications – Advanced Seminar

October 21, 2022 5 Comments

EXCELLENT VIDEO: COMPREHENSIVE, CLEAR, UP-TO-DATE Everything you ever wanted to know about medications & supplements for Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

FDA Slams 58 Dangerous Alzheimer’s Supplements

October 3, 2022 13 Comments

FDA CommissionerScott Gottlieb NEWS VIDEO + ARTICLE: 17 Alzheimer’s supplement manufacturers received FDA warnings about 58 illegal below-standard products.

Felodipine, FDA-Approved for Blood Pressure, Shows Promise in Dementia

September 28, 2022 2 Comments

OFF-LABEL: An approved prescription drug for high blood pressure is showing promise against Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and other forms of dementia, in experimental studies in the

Alzheimer’s Blocked by Diabetic Drugs Like Metformin

August 29, 2022 2 Comments

HELPFUL MEDICATIONS:

Diabetes can increase Alzheimer’s risk. Learn how drug treatments for diabetes bring that risk back down.

Pharmacists Uniquely Positioned to Assist with Dementia Medications

August 11, 2022 No Comments

HELP FROM THE PHARMACY: Study reveals patients need help managing drugs Community pharmacists could be used more to support patients and carers Assisting carers reduces

Aspirin May be Good for Alzheimer’s

June 29, 2022 1 Comment

MEDICATIONS VIDEO + ARTICLE: Aspirin cleared some Alzheimer’s plaque in the lab. Plaque is the best-known culprit behind Alzheimer’s. Learn about this potential new role

Are F18 PET Scans for Alzheimer’s Worth It?

June 27, 2022 No Comments

F18 ALZHEIMER’S SCANS offer powerful diagnostic technology, enabling doctors to “see” Alzheimer’s plaque. At $3000 to $6000 per person, are they worth it?

Dr. David Jones reviews brain scans on a computer at Mayo Clinic.

One Scan, 9 Dementia Types: Mayo Clinic’s Breakthrough AI

June 30, 2025

Diagnosing the right dementia type often takes months. It can make a big difference. Mayo Clinic’s AI tool identifies 9 dementia types, including Alzheimer’s, with one scan — a transformative advance in early, accurate diagnosis.

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Memory Magic: How Nostalgia Sparks Joy and Clarity in Dementia Care

June 29, 2025

INCLUDES PRINTABLE CAREGIVER RESOURCE: Can an old song brighten the day of people with dementias such as Alzheimer’s? Can a childhood memory help bring back clarity and connection? An uplifting study offers useful answers.

How To Care for Sundowning

June 27, 2025

“Sundowning” describes agitation and anxiety often felt towards the end of the day in dementia. See what it is and what you can do about it.

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Big Cup, Little Man: Picking Up the Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s

SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.

85 with Dementia? Good Chance It’s HS-AGING, Not Alzheimer’s

Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?

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A Grandchild for One Day Keeps Dementia Away

An intriguing study of 120 grandmothers might surprise you. Doctors know socially engaged people have better cognition and less dementia. But can a person get too much of a good thing? What’s the right balance?