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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

Living with Dementia

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Still Alice’s Extraordinary Speech

August 23, 2024 1 Comment

Alice gives the Alzheimer’s speech of a lifetime, filled with sharing, hope and inspiration.

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The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders

August 22, 2024 1 Comment

Watch a story about an unusual restaurant in Japan, which serves a wonderful lesson in dementia along with delicious food.

A Look at How the ‘Superagers’ Live

July 26, 2024 No Comments

VIDEO: Men and women living into their nineties are the fastest growing segment in the US population. What determines who will make it into their 90s, and in what condition? The “90+” research study is hoping to find out. Learn more.

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5 Smart Ways to Face Alzheimer’s

July 25, 2024 8 Comments

VIDEO: See how one lady faced the stigma of Alzheimer’s and rose above its storm clouds. Learn why she continues to take part in her community and how she lives life with dementia to the fullest.

I Have Mid-stage Dementia. Here’s What I Truly Need.

July 1, 2024 11 Comments

LIVING-WITH-DEMENTIA VIDEO:
Christine Bryden was Senior Executive to Australia’s Prime Minister & mother of 3. She got dementia at 46. She then married, published books & became a grandma. Seventeen years after diagnosis, hear her feelings & helpful advice.

Kids Interview People With Dementia

June 24, 2024 1 Comment

Many people are worried about ‘saying the wrong thing’ to someone living with dementia, yet a friendly face or listening ear can make the world of difference.

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Intermittent Fasting Improves Alzheimer’s in the Lab

June 20, 2024 1 Comment

A new study from researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine has shown in mice that it is possible to correct the circadian disruptions seen in Alzheimer’s disease with time-restricted feeding.

BJ Miller giving a TED Talk on What Matters in Advanced Dementia

What Really Matters in Advanced Dementia

June 14, 2024 1 Comment

VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: What do people wish for in dementia? Comfort, respect, love… Dr. BJ Miller shares deep thoughts on creating a dignified, graceful life for people nearing the end of life. Take your time & savor this moving talk.

Dr. Gayatri Devi, Neurologist at New York’s Lenox Hill Hospital

Spectrum of Hope: Living Better with Alzheimer’s

May 10, 2024 No Comments

(VIDEO) BOOK-OF-THE-WEEK: Dr. Gayatri Devi, Neurologist at NY’s Lenox Hill Hospital, released “The Spectrum of Hope: An Optimistic and New Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias.” It details a plan for people with Alzheimer’s to live more empowered and productive lives.

Margaret with her mother who has Alzheimer's

Every Day is Mother’s Day for Margaret’s Mom

May 2, 2024 No Comments

What does Mother’s Day mean when your mother has dementia? Margaret says that for her mother, it’s just “another way of being.”

4 Meaningful Thanksgiving Tips

November 17, 2025

HOLIDAYS & DEMENTIA: Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness. People with Alzheimer’s need a special touch. See four dementia tips.

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Leqembi: Slowing Alzheimer’s — What You Need to Know

November 16, 2025

Leqembi is one of the first Alzheimer’s treatments proven to slow decline. A new MRI study helps explain what it can—and cannot—do in the brain’s early months, offering clearer expectations for caregivers.

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Planning Your Future After a Dementia Diagnosis

November 14, 2025

Although it is hard to think beyond “today” after a diagnosis of dementia, it’s really important to look ahead. Taking steps to plan for the future will make “tomorrow” smoother.