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How Sleep Clears Alzheimer’s

May 18, 2022 1 Comment

Beta-amyloid (also known as “plaque”) is the main suspect behind Alzheimer’s. Sleep can clear it TWICE as quickly as wakefulness, in the lab. Find out

Sleep Techniques to Prevent & Slow Dementia

August 15, 2021 No Comments

Having trouble sleeping? You’re not alone. But a group of federal agencies have provided new resources to help. Learn more.

Suvorexant Improves Sleep in Alzheimer’s

May 19, 2019 1 Comment

AlzForum reports new Alzheimer’s results for FDA-Approved insomnia drug suvorexant (Belsomra®). Half of people with Alzheimer’s don’t sleep well, exacerbating a variety of problems. Learn

“Sleep Well, Be Well” National Campaign Lowers Dementia Risk

June 2, 2014 No Comments

Sleep is restorative and refreshing. It helps clean out Alzheimer’s plaque and lowers vascular dementia risk. Learn to sleep better with the nationwide “Sleep Well,

Sleep Tied to Vascular Dementia Risk

May 23, 2014 No Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE See why a Taiwanese study closely connects insomnia and vascular problems. (Vascular problems like stroke and heart attack are primary causes of

Alzheimer’s Alphabet Activity

January 29, 2026

Here’s a good activity caregivers can use easily, contributed by one of our readers. It’s a simple game, great in mid-stage Alzheimer’s.

Ah, how good it feels - the hand of an old friend.

Thought of the Week: An Old Friend

January 29, 2026

Ah, how good it feels. . . The hand of an old friend. (See pillows, posters, cards, etc.) 101003 (560×373)

TheraPaws Brighten Dementia’s Loneliness

January 28, 2026

Meet Marley, a THERAPAWS therapy dog, helping the elderly that suffer from dementia. See pet therapy at work.

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Good News on the ‘Elderly’ Brain

Did you know? Intellectual abilities are increased in the brain by an average 300% in most people ages 60-80.

Sleep ‘Sweet Spot’ Keeps Brain Sharp

Too much sleep and too little sleep can contribute to cognitive decline, researchers report. Learn more.

Seeing the Same GP Improves Dementia Treatment

People with dementia who were consistently seen by the same General Practitioner (GP) are given fewer medicines and are less likely to be given medicines that can cause problems, according to researchers at University of Exeter. Learn more.