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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

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2 Diets Fight Dementia at AAIC

August 23, 2022 No Comments

NUTRITION: In the fight against Alzheimer’s, a duo of diets rose to the top of the list in a report from the Alzheimer’s Association International

Mediterranean Diet Prevents Strokes by Blocking Bad Genes

August 15, 2022 1 Comment

DIET: Can a good diet make up for a bad gene? The Mediterranean Diet appears to do just that. Scientists studied the relationship between diet,

Flu Vaccine Reduces Alzheimer’s Risk 40%

August 12, 2022 No Comments

RESEARCH ARTICLE + VIDEO: People who receive at least one influenza vaccine are 40% less likely than their non-vaccinated peers to develop Alzheimer’s disease, researchers

B Vitamins Vs. Brain Loss

August 8, 2022 No Comments

DIET RESEARCH VIDEO + ARTICLE: B vitamins protect the brain and lower Alzheimer’s risk. How do they work? See which ones are best for various

Helping People with Dementia Stay Physically Active

August 7, 2022 No Comments

ACTIVITIES FOR ANY DAY – 6 HEALTHY TIPS to help you stay active with Alzheimer’s, along with physical activities to do.

Medicine & Myth: What Causes Alzheimer’s and What Doesn’t

August 4, 2022 3 Comments

PREVENTION: Which of these cause Alzheimer’s: 1) Flu shots? 2) Aluminum? 3) Statin drugs? See the latest research.

7 Simple Ways to Prevent Alzheimer’s

August 1, 2022 11 Comments

HEALTH VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT: You can do some easy things to lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s. See these tips from Medical Correspondent Dr. Manny

Genetic Test Predicts Alzheimer’s Better

August 1, 2022 No Comments

DNA: The PHS genetic test may one day diagnose Alzheimer’s before symptoms occur. Learn how looking at genes beyond ApoE4 holds big answers to tough

Sleep Apnea Treatment Fights Dementia

July 29, 2022 2 Comments

NEW VIDEO SEMINAR + ARTICLE: The University of Sydney Brain and Mind Centre is connecting sleep and dementia to explore treatment and prevention.

Busy Minds Can Push Off Alzheimer’s

July 27, 2022 No Comments

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH VIDEO + ARTICLE: Find out about activities to help your mind push off Alzheimer’s by as much as 8 years.

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5-Minute Brain-Wakeup Exercise (The Memory Foundation)

May 4, 2026

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Studies show this 5-minute workout wakes up your brain cells by exercising the right body muscles. Rated as a top exercise for people aged 50+, it’s low-impact and highly effective. Go ahead, it’s easy!

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Differences in Lewy Body Dementia

May 3, 2026

EXCELLENT GUIDE ON LEWY BODY DEMENTIA (LBD). Commonly misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, you can prevent devastating results by learning how to spot key differences.

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May 3, 2026

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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.