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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

Alzheimer’s Driver Rushes into New Year’s Traffic

January 2, 2026

POLICE DASH CAM VIDEO + ARTICLE:

See a man with Alzheimer’s driving 60 MPH (100kph) at police, against traffic, on New Year’s. Learn how-and-when to help a person with Alzheimer’s hand in the car keys.

Midnight Munchies for Dementia – New Year’s & All Year

December 31, 2025

VIDEO+ARTICLE CARE TIP: Midnight snacks are great on New Year’s Eve and even greater on midnight dementia-care shifts. Learn how late-night munchies solved a nurse’s wandering & behavior problems.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

Thought of the Week: Loving Deeply

December 30, 2025

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. (Lao Tzu)

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Adding Meaningfully Beautiful Moments to Dementia

Bringing art and creativity into elder care settings helps families reconnect with loved ones who have dementia. In this moving talk, Anne Bastings shares how.

When Hurricanes Threaten Dementia

When a hurricane hits Florida — or anywhere that has a very large population of people with dementia, there are special preparations that should be made by those living with dementia. Check these dementia-in-a-storm readiness lists.