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100 Years Of Alzheimer’s Progress

April 27, 2022 2 Comments

ALZHEIMER’S HISTORY VIDEO: What progress have we made in the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia? What are the remaining challenges?

Where Alzheimer’s Begins

April 26, 2022 12 Comments

3 ROOTS OF ALZHEIMER’S: Columbia University researchers have pinpointed 3 discoveries about Alzheimer’s: Where it starts Why it starts there How it spreads. Learn why

Sense-of-Smell Alzheimer’s Test

April 21, 2022 1 Comment

DEMENTIA DIAGNOSTIC TESTS that measure the sense of smell may soon become common in neurologists’ offices. Find out why.

Men Less Likely to Develop Dementia

April 12, 2022 1 Comment

Researchers in Sweden have discovered the Alzheimer’s protein “tau” accumulates faster in women than in men. The faster spread of tau in women means men

Subcortical Small-Vessel Disease (SVD) Increasingly Common Dementia Diagnosis

April 10, 2022 No Comments

DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE: Subcortical small-vessel disease (SVD), one of the main causes of vascular dementia, has itself become an increasingly common dementia diagnosis. Learn

Spotting Alzheimer’s Early

April 8, 2022 3 Comments

DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE: See PET scans pick up the beginnings of Alzheimer’s in healthy people. Learn how this may give a head-start in fighting

Good Friends Are Great Protection Against Dementia

April 7, 2022 No Comments

PROTECTING YOUR MEMORY & COGNITION: Maintaining positive, warm and trusting friendships might be the key to a slower decline in memory and cognitive functioning, according

FDA-Approved Niaspan May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

April 5, 2022 No Comments

RESEARCH ARTICLE: Researchers find that niacin, used as FDA-approved Niaspan, reduces Alzheimer’s amyloid plaques and improves cognition. Learn more.

Hearing and Saying Words in Alzheimer’s

March 31, 2022 No Comments

BETTER COMMUNICATION: Which words are easier and harder for people with dementia? When finding the right word or comprehending a complex phrase becomes difficult, helpful

Little Companion Robot for Alzheimer’s

March 30, 2022 No Comments

TECHNOLOGY VIDEO + ARTICLE: Will Ludwig the Robot revolutionize Alzheimer’s care around the world? Developed by the University of Toronto, see how Ludwig could help

One Weight-Loss Drug Slowed Alzheimer’s, Two Didn’t. That’s Good News.

December 9, 2025

Three major GLP-1 trials came out in late 2025. One weight-loss drug slowed early Alzheimer’s decline, while two others failed. Surprisingly, this mixed pattern may point the way toward a promising new treatment direction.

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Lecanemab Can Delay Alzheimer’s 8 Years: New Data, New Hope

December 7, 2025

New long-term data suggests lecanemab could delay the shift from mild memory loss to moderate Alzheimer’s by up to eight years—offering families precious time and renewed hope.

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Your Social Frailty Index: A New Way to Delay Dementia

December 5, 2025

Strengthening social connections may offer a surprising boost to long-term brain health.

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Can Alzheimer’s Be Treated with Iron-Modifying Drugs?

Dietary iron is an essential element in the brain. That’s why it is critical to understand how it affects Alzheimer’s. Researchers used advanced X-ray techniques to take a giant step forward in understanding iron chemistry in amyloid plaque, the main culprit behind Alzheimer’s. Learn more about their exciting new insights.

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I Will Remind You

A deep promise to be there for an Alzheimer’s parent, this heartwarming song was written as a tribute to families facing dementia.

14 Ways to Prevent Falling at Home

EMERGENCIES due to falling happen 54% more often in dementia. As a rule, 1-in-3 adults over 65 fall each year. Most falls happen at home. Make a few simple changes and prevent falls.

How Do Education & Brain Exercise Prevent Alzheimer’s?

Researchers find education and intellectual stimulation appear to activate a genetic program in the brain that promotes resistance to cognitive decline. Find out more.