
1st Implant of “Brain-Pacemaker” for Alzheimer’s
VIDEO + ARTICLE Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine surgically implanted a pacemaker-like device into the brain of a patient in the early stages of Alzheimer’s

VIDEO + ARTICLE Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine surgically implanted a pacemaker-like device into the brain of a patient in the early stages of Alzheimer’s

VIDEO & ARTICLE In trials, the most effective Alzheimer’s treatment so far is IVIG. At $50,000 per year, learn how scientists hope to bring down

VIDEO Watch this Wall Street Journal interview on why Dr. Wischik sees tau as a more worthwhile anti-Alzheimer’s target than plaque. Learn more about TauRx’

Looking for the best digital photo frame for a loved one with dementia? Many frames claim to be senior-friendly. We explore the Pix-Star series, rated best for its combination of features and value for the money.

VIDEO+ARTICLE: Sundowning in dementia can derail evenings with anxiety, agitation, and confusion. Here’s why it happens—and what actually helps.

POLICE DASH CAM VIDEO + ARTICLE:
See a man with Alzheimer’s driving 60 MPH (100kph) at police, against traffic, on New Year’s. Learn how-and-when to help a person with Alzheimer’s hand in the car keys.

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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