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Alzheimer’s Big-Bang Theory

October 18, 2022 1 Comment

2 VIDEOS & ARTICLE: Doctors detected what they believe is a single molecular change that could act as the starting point for Alzheimer’s. See Dr.

100 Years Of Alzheimer’s Progress

April 27, 2022 2 Comments

ALZHEIMER’S HISTORY VIDEO: What progress have we made in the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia? What are the remaining challenges?

Begone 2020: Despite COVID, Alzheimer’s Research Advanced

January 10, 2021 No Comments

ALZFORUM: Last year, people with dementia were most vulnerable, and this constrained research. Investigators adjusted and managed to make strides in important areas, from plasma

People celebrating 25 years of Brookdale Senior Living

Brookdale Senior Living Marks 25 Years

July 28, 2026

Brookdale Senior Living of Russellville marked a significant milestone as they celebrated 25 years at their facility. Community members, local businesses and residents came together to commemorate the occasion.

Town Halls: Discovering The New World of Alzheimer’s Day Care

July 27, 2026

ACTIVITIES VIDEO + ARTICLE: A one-of-a-kind Alzheimer’s center inspires and stimulate memories for people living with dementia.

The Dementia Environment in a Care Home

July 26, 2026

People living with dementia can experience changed perception, often resulting in visual misinterpretation and disorientation –but simple changes in the environment can help.

Most Popular Stories

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?

Grandmother in black and white striped shirt hugging girl in black and white striped shirt

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?

“I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” By Dad with Dementia & Son

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!

Is Alzheimer’s Catchy?

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.