How can we protect our memory? Learning helps, especially for women. Find out what parts of memory benefit most, and to what degree learning deflects
Researchers are working on a new tool that can be used in primary care settings to scan electronic health records for missed dementia cases, to
PROGRESS – VIDEO & ARTICLE: A handful of Alzheimer’s patients signed up for a bold experiment: They let scientists beam sound waves into the brain
TREATMENTS: An important study shows how hormones may slow cognitive decline in postmenopausal women, as well as fight MCI (also known as “Pre-Dementia”).
DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE: Memory worsening? Learn from 1000 people who answered “Yes.” Understand subtle signals of “Subjective Cognitive Decline”. Obtain a basic vocabulary to
Mefenamic Acid, a commonly used anti-inflammatory drug, successfully treated Alzheimer’s in the lab. The University of Manchester showed how this medication completely reversed memory loss
RESEARCH VIDEO: One of the world’s richest people is devoting his resources to finding a cure to Alzheimer’s. Bill Gates said his $100,000,000 donation last
Researchers at the National Eye Institute say two new studies show diet plays a major role in slowing cognitive decline – and adherence to the
The biggest Alzheimer’s-fighting budget in history was approved by Democrats and Republicans in Congress and signed by President Trump. Tripling in size since the President
DESCRIPTIVE ANIMATION, VIDEO & ARTICLE: Ultrasound cleared Alzheimer’s plaque in 75% of lab animals. The result? Improved performance on three memory tasks. See the potential
Creating peace, calm and a sense of control over their environment is the best gift to give a person living with Alzheimer’s. Learn all about In-Home Routines.
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.
A personal diary of a daughter with a medical background that chronicles her journey while caring for her father with Alzheimer’s, and gives the reader the gift of both perspectives, that of a loving daughter and the trained professional.
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!
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.
TEEPA CARE VIDEO: Learn about Alzheimer’s 6 stages. Teepa Snow shows what to expect, while keeping the focus on the person for whom you care.
Melvyn Amrine may not have remembered the details of his life since his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, but he sure proved that his love for his wife transcended memory.
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