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The “Reality of Caring” Report

April 18, 2016 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE + FREE REPORT: Read the latest report from HQO called, “The Reality of Caring”. It examines the growth of caregiver distress experienced

Less Alzheimer’s Today than 20 Years Ago

December 5, 2014 2 Comments

The New England Journal of Medicine reports the PERCENTAGE of people with Alzheimer’s is going down. That’s good news for individuals. Ironically, better health means

Experience 1 Minute in Alzheimer’s

November 3, 2014 No Comments

Bupa’s new study helps healthy adults realize how prevalent and frustrating, memory loss can be. Play their new, free online “Memory Game”.

2014 Alzheimer’s Facts & Stats

September 5, 2014 2 Comments

VIDEO+ARTICLE 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. More than triple that amount are caregivers. Check out the statistics & learn the facts. Help wipe

Would You Want to Know If It’s Alzheimer’s? 75% of People Do

August 27, 2014 1 Comment

Women, even more than men, desire to know whether they have a brain disorder like Alzheimer’s. The majority of people surveyed in 10 countries said

25% Drop in Dementia Offers New Optimism

August 18, 2014 3 Comments

VIDEO & IN-DEPTH ARTICLE Good news from England: “Dementia rates fall as public health improves.” Learn about Cambridge University’s authoritative study based on 20 years

Rate of Alzheimer’s Drops in USA

July 20, 2014 No Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE – ALZHEIMER’S INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: While the sheer number of people with Alzheimer’s continues to rise with the growing population of American elders,

How Close are we to an Alzheimer’s Cure?

July 11, 2014 5 Comments

VIDEO Dr. Rudy Tanzi, Harvard’s top Alzheimer’s expert, explores where we are and what we can do about Alzheimer’s.

Is Gulf War Illness a New Form of Dementia?

April 19, 2014 1 Comment

Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia, but there are many others. Should Gulf War Illness, which effects over 250,000 troops deployed in the

Is a Cure for Dementia “Within Our Grasp”?

December 15, 2013 No Comments

VIDEO The world’s leading nations have joined forces and set an ambitious target of curing dementia by 2025. See what happened at the International G8

Why It’s Worth Screening Everyone Over 70

April 23, 2026

Senior brain health is topping national agendas around the world. Find out how screenings help enhance brain health for the 70+ crowd.

Be good to your brain - reduce risk of dementia

4 Simple Ways to Fight Dementia

April 23, 2026

QUICK HEALTH VIDEO: You CAN reduce risk of Alzheimer’s. Learn 4 ways to improve your brain and maintain long-term health. Numerous studies show you really can do something about dementia.

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Neflamapimod May Be 1st Dementia with Lewy Bodies Drug

April 22, 2026

“It is exciting to see efficacy of potential new drugs for Dementia with Lewy Bodies, the most common dementia after Alzheimer’s. It is a huge area of unmet need,” said Dr. Marwan Sabbagh.

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A Grandchild for One Day Keeps Dementia 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?

“I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” By Dad with Dementia & Son

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!

Is Alzheimer’s Catchy?

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.