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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

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Jobs That Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

July 3, 2025 No Comments

Considering how often we hear about job risks, it’s encouraging to hear about ones that may actually protect you from Alzheimer’s!

Dementia Screening Test

May 21, 2025 No Comments

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Weight-loss Drug Ozempic Cuts Dementia Risk 48%

July 21, 2024 No Comments

University of Oxford research revealed groundbreaking findings that could reshape dementia prevention. Ozempic (AKA Semaglutide/Wegovy), a type-2 diabetes and weight-loss drug, seems to significantly reduce the risk of dementia.

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Making it Easier to Take Leqembi for Alzheimer’s

June 23, 2024 1 Comment

A drug for Alzheimer’s, called Leqembi, might soon be given less often. Right now, patients get it through a drip every two weeks. The idea is to change this to once a month.

Should People with Alzheimer’s Avoid Resveratrol?

June 23, 2024 No Comments

While Resveratrol supplements decrease brain swelling, they increase brain shrinkage. Is the trade-off worthwhile?

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Bezisterim: A New Way to Manage Methylation in Dementia

May 9, 2024 No Comments

Bezisterim can manage inflammation and enhance energy transfer (insulin sensitivity) in the brain. Learn how it is in trials to improve memory and thinking in Alzheimer’s.

Carolyn Davis Talks About Her Leqembi Infusions

May 7, 2024 No Comments

The newest and most promising drug to fight Alzheimer’s is Leqembi. Carolyn Davis is giving it a try. Learn about the promise, the risks and how it has restored her hope,

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Brain Health Academy Launched by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s

May 5, 2024 1 Comment

Scheduled to begin on May 9, 2024, six new monthly sessions are now available in this free Continuing Education Program.

Ovary Removal During Hysterectomy: A Dementia Risk?

April 25, 2024 No Comments

Removing ovaries with a hysterectomy might increase risk of heart disease, stroke and dementia.

How to Build a Professional Dementia Garden

March 11, 2024 No Comments

The Therapeutic Gardens project in Italy has been studied, certified and recognized for excellence. Dementia patients improve memory, cognitive functions, language, mood and above all, they need less medication.

Common Alzheimer’s Medications Slow Cognitive Decline

March 6, 2026

Swedish researchers find that cholinesterase inhibitors provide cognitive benefits and reduce mortality for up to five years after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. One medication significantly reduced the risk of developing severe dementia.

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Got an Idea for Alzheimer’s Care? Maude’s Awards Open March 13

March 6, 2026

If you’ve found a way to make Alzheimer’s care easier or more compassionate, Maude’s Awards want to hear about it.

A Happy Partner Leads to Less Dementia

March 5, 2026

Researchers find optimistic people contribute to the health of their partners, staving off risk factors leading to Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias and cognitive decline as they grow old together.

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Adding Meaningfully Beautiful Moments to Dementia

Bringing art and creativity into elder care settings helps families reconnect with loved ones who have dementia. In this moving talk, Anne Bastings shares how.

When Hurricanes Threaten Dementia

When a hurricane hits Florida — or anywhere that has a very large population of people with dementia, there are special preparations that should be made by those living with dementia. Check these dementia-in-a-storm readiness lists.