The spice turmeric contains curcumin. In a UCLA study, curcumin significantly improved memory and mildly improved mood in people with memory problems.
A preclinical study finds that a natural component in basil reduces neurotoxicity in the Alzheimer’s brain. Learn more.
DIET VIDEO: See the results of a full-blown double-blind randomized trial where saffron was added to a dementia diet.
Salk Institute’s J147 is a derivative of turmeric, a spice used in curry. Learn how it fights memory deficits and has a host of unexpected
VIDEO & ARTICLE: Aricept® (generic: donepezil) treats Alzheimer’s by blocking AChE. Rosemary does that naturally. Learn about rosemary’s dementia-fighting benefits from USDA Dr. J. Duke. See
MEDICATION VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: 9,000 Alzheimer’s patients treat their Alzheimer’s with galanthamine made of daffodils from Kevin’s farm. See why.
CURCUMIN (FROM TURMERIC) destroys Alzheimer’s plaque. Japanese researchers are developing an atomizer that generates a curcumin aerosol to get it past the blood-brain barrier barrier.
CURCUMIN (FROM TURMERIC) destroys Alzheimer’s plaque. Japanese researchers are developing an atomizer that generates a curcumin aerosol to get it past the blood-brain barrier barrier.
Studies have found an association between hearing loss and the development of dementia in older adults. Research also suggests that using hearing aids to treat hearing loss may help slow the development of cognitive problems.
GUEST POST: Calendar Clock assists caregivers and people with dementia with their daily schedule. This reduces disorientation in time and the frustration it can cause. Additionally, it offers monitoring capabilities, via its appointments feature and video calling. This all provides a sense of security for everyone, both caregiver and care-receiver. It is a free application co-created by many real-world users.
A first-of-its-kind music school has launched in Taipei, offering free lessons to older adults with dementia and other disabilities.
It’s normal to forget things once in a while as the years pass, but how can you tell whether those memory lapses are a sign of something more serious — like Alzheimer’s?
It’s normal to forget things once in a while as the years pass, but how can you tell whether those memory lapses are a sign of something more serious — like Alzheimer’s?
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.
Research shows that a blood test now on the market accurately identifies brain amyloid status with a single blood sample. In other words, this blood test can diagnose Alzheimer’s.
“Damn this old dementia, for robbing me of time, But I promise you forever, you will never leave my mind.”
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