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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

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The iPhone’s Unexpected Contribution to Alzheimer’s

January 6, 2013 No Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE “I love my iPhone” are words on the lips of many a good person. Find out why their enthusiasm for the new

Dr. William Lee: "This Repairs Blood Vessels."

Why Dementia May Start in Your Blood Vessels and How to Prevent It

March 14, 2025

Is dementia connected to blood vessel damage? Can I reverse blood vessel damage? Can I slow down dementia? How can improving my diet combat memory loss? Watch Heart Expert William Li.

A senior woman using a treadmill at the gym, focusing on fitness and wellbeing.

Each Treadmill Minute = Even Better Memory 25 Years Later

March 13, 2025

In an extensive 25-year study, researchers found people who stayed on treadmills longer tended to score higher on memory tests. Study participants recalled more words correctly on a memory test for every additional minute they ran.
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The Songaminute Man with his son, singing in their car

Dad with Dementia Sings “Lonely is the Man Without Love”

March 12, 2025

EXTRAORDINARY MUSIC VIDEO: Ted McDermott, The Song-A-Minute Man, was diagnosed with dementia. His son, Simon, wasn’t going to let that stop his Dad. He understood how music reaches our deepest selves and has journeyed with his Dad and their dashcam to make beautiful music together. Get your widest smile ready and watch them in action.

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85 with Dementia? Good Chance It’s HS-AGING, Not Alzheimer’s

Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?

Grandmother in black and white striped shirt hugging girl in black and white striped shirt

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.