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HEALTH RESEARCH VIDEO + ARTICLE: Can a retinal-scan at an early age predict future development of Alzheimer’s? Can you use that prediction to lessen your

HEALTH RESEARCH VIDEO + ARTICLE: Can a retinal-scan at an early age predict future development of Alzheimer’s? Can you use that prediction to lessen your

At the White House, in Congress and even on the presidential campaign – three places where virtually nothing is agreed upon – there is a

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Aducanumab for Alzheimer’s is showing encouraging results as Phase 3 trials roll out. See how this new immunotherapy is treating Alzheimer’s at

VIDEO + ARTICLE: In an effort to educate potential volunteers to try RVT-101 in a clinical trial, the MINDSET STUDY is trying something new. Doctors

Can a flickering light predict dementia, diagnose it and measure its progress? University of Georgia researchers think it can. Patients watch a flickering light that

Axovant launches nelotanserin and 3 new clinical programs to treat Lewy body dementia. Also, their drug RVT-101 for Dementia with Lewy Bodies and Alzheimer’s gets

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s just took a giant step forward. Swedish researchers have published a new, internationally recognized method to measure the main protein that causes it.

SEMINAR OF THE WEEK: See how exciting research is opening new windows to accurate, early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. Learn how this is bringing hope for

Scientists now have a gene variant that seems to push off Alzheimer’s by 10 years. Learn how they want to use the way it works

VIDEO + ARTICLE: New research puts prions in the dementia/depression spotlight. What are they? Can the role prions play explain the depressive-like behavior common in

TEDx VIDEO: People with dementia and their care partners can experience joy, humor and connection. Since there’s no cure, the best solution is great care. See how to set a high bar with empathy, patience and fun.

EMOTIONAL STATES of individuals with Alzheimer’s are profoundly influenced by caregivers. Learn how.

When eating becomes difficult, even simple meal decisions can feel overwhelming.
Here are 3 gentle, brain-friendly meals you can use right 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?

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.
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