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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

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Optimizing Brain Health

February 5, 2023 1 Comment

How does a healthy brain work? What can we do to keep our brain healthy? Watch this engaging University of California exploration on making neurons “happy”.

Treating Dementia with Coconut Oil

December 15, 2022 4 Comments

DIET VIDEO: The jury is out on coconut oil for dementia. Many institutions remain skeptical, while others cautiously review clinical trials. In the meantime, people

Does Sleep Apnea Cause Alzheimer’s, Or Is it the Other Way Around?

December 15, 2022 5 Comments

SLEEP: Research has long connected sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s. A key study looking at Alzheimer’s and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is opening up new “chicken-or-egg” questions:

Warning: Stroke Signs Often Misdiagnosed as Harmless Headache or Dizziness

December 13, 2022 2 Comments

DIAGNOSIS: EMERGENCY ROOM DOCTORS commonly miss strokes, a leading cause of vascular dementia. This is especially true among women, minorities and younger patients. Learn how

Brains are Nuts about Nuts

December 6, 2022 No Comments

HEALTH CHART + 2 VIDEOS + ARTICLE: In 4,000 elders, nuts boosted cognition by 60% and delayed memory decline by 2 years. See the “Healthy

Wine, Cheese, Lamb & Memory?

December 1, 2022 1 Comment

DIET & RESEARCH: Diet modifications, including more wine and cheese, may help reduce cognitive decline, a study suggests.

Beer Hops Can Protect Against Alzheimer’s

November 25, 2022 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE:

Beer is one of the oldest and most popular beverages in the world — but it also has specific health benefits, including the ability to protect against Alzheimer’s. Learn more.

Eye Exam for Alzheimer’s

November 24, 2022 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Using technology similar to that in an eye doctors’ office, doctors have been developing an eye exam to pre-test for Alzheimer’s.

Low-Salt Diet Improves Thinking by Lowering Alzheimer’s Tau

November 16, 2022 No Comments

DIET & NUTRITION: A low-salt diet seems to help prevent or delay Alzheimer’s. Learn more about the effect of salt on cognition.

Hearing-Loss Treatments Help Keep Dementia Away

November 13, 2022 4 Comments

Adults with untreated hearing loss typically lose an extra cubic centimeter of brain tissue each year. Read why lead researcher Dr. F. Lin warns, “If

Old love is about silver in the hair and gold in the heart.

Thought of the Week: Gold in the Heart

December 4, 2025

Old love is about Silver in the hair and Gold in the heart.

Shingles Vaccine Rollout Surprisingly Reduces Dementia

December 4, 2025

New research hints at a simple, widely available vaccine that may help protect brain health.

Jay Leno’s Heartbreaking Confession About Mavis and Dementia

December 2, 2025

What really happens behind closed doors when dementia enters a relationship? 💔 Watch as love and reality collide — this story will move you.

Most Popular Stories

Senior-ER Improves Treatment for Elders

Hospital stays with dementia should focus on elder safety. See a special ER for seniors, equipped with brilliant features that speed comfort and care to this population.

Financial Problems Can Signal Dementia Onset

Researchers found in a study that people who developed dementia were more likely to have their credit rating drop at least two and a half years before the diagnosis. Some had problems managing their money up to six years before. Find out more.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Dementia Risk

Researchers find that a diet including more fruit, vegetables, beans and tea or coffee lowers the risk of developing dementia later in life. Learn more.