MEDICATION PROGRESS – VIDEO & ARTICLE: Chinese researchers are now using seaweed sugar to tackle Alzheimer’s. Read on to learn how Oligomannate, the first treatment
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
Explore lithium’s impact on Alzheimer’s and dementia prevention. See practical takeaways, including what Dr. Norwitz is doing himself to protect his family’s cognitive health.
BOOK OF THE WEEK: The Editors of Brain Games for Adults put together this book of original picture puzzles. The variety of brain teasers make this a perfect gift for people living with dementia.
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.
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?
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?
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!
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