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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

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Help Make “The Alzheimer’s Prevention Movie”

January 18, 2015 2 Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE: Can a little knowledge help the average person beat Alzheimer’s? A new film called “Bread Head” is betting on it. It will

Less Alzheimer’s Today than 20 Years Ago

December 5, 2014 2 Comments

The New England Journal of Medicine reports the PERCENTAGE of people with Alzheimer’s is going down. That’s good news for individuals. Ironically, better health means

A4 Study is 1st Step to an Alzheimer’s Vaccination

September 22, 2014 No Comments

VIDEO+ARTICLE: The A4 Study is a cutting-edge trial aimed at preventing Alzheimer’s. The clinical trial is testing normal adults who are at risk for the

Anxiety Drugs & Alzheimer’s

September 14, 2014 1 Comment

VIDEO+ARTICLE: Seniors taking benzodiazepines like Xanax and Valium had a 51% higher risk for Alzheimer’s. The widely prescribed drugs treat anxiety and insomnia. Dr. Holly

The Best Way to Fight Alzheimer’s is No Secret

September 5, 2014 2 Comments

As researchers seek anti-Alzheimer’s pills, the evidence mounts that the best preventative is healthy living. Learn about two advanced studies that deepen our understanding of straightforward ways to

Digital Dementia

September 3, 2014 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: From seniors down to teens, everyone increasingly depends on digital technologies. Surveys reveal a startling side-effect: the brain’s left side gets a

25% Drop in Dementia Offers New Optimism

August 18, 2014 3 Comments

VIDEO & IN-DEPTH ARTICLE Good news from England: “Dementia rates fall as public health improves.” Learn about Cambridge University’s authoritative study based on 20 years

Blood Test Spots Alzheimer’s Before Anyone Sees Signs of It

July 13, 2014 No Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE: Alzheimer’s starts doing damage years before anyone notices any signs. Many doctors believe that if we could only catch it early enough,

How Close are we to an Alzheimer’s Cure?

July 11, 2014 5 Comments

VIDEO Dr. Rudy Tanzi, Harvard’s top Alzheimer’s expert, explores where we are and what we can do about Alzheimer’s.

Paint & Other Solvents Increase Brain Risk by 65%

June 22, 2014 5 Comments

At work, we are sometimes exposed to paint, glue or degreaser fumes. Learn why protection is essential, as people may experience memory and thinking problems

The real lessons in life are not found in the victory, but in the struggle.

Thought of the Week: The Real Lessons

November 26, 2025

The real lessons in lifeAre not found in the victory,But in the struggle. (See Amazon Merch)

Mary Maxwell entertaining Thanksgiving audience

A Big Thanksgiving Laugh from A Little Old Lady

November 26, 2025

FUNNY VIDEO – HAPPY THANKSGIVING: Mary Maxwell, a diminutive “little old lady,” shines a very funny light on the foibles of aging, to the delight of an audience filled with senior-care experts.

Alzheimer’s Legal Checklist: 7 Steps Every Family Needs

November 25, 2025

A simple, must-know legal checklist to help families stay protected, prepared, and supported when Alzheimer’s becomes part of life.

Most Popular Stories

A Happy Partner Leads to Less Dementia

Researchers find optimistic people contribute to the health of their partners, staving off risk factors leading to Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias and cognitive decline as they grow old together.

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.