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Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

Understanding Dementia

Incredible Alzheimer’s Plaque Animation

July 10, 2022 No Comments

BRILLIANT ANIMATED VIDEO: Plaque is the prime suspect behind Alzheimer’s. What is it? Where does it come from? How does it do its damage? See

5 Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease

July 7, 2022 No Comments

VIDEO: “Medical Observer” debunks 5 myths about Alzheimer’s. Get the helpful facts.

Alzheimer’s & Viruses: The Latest Research

July 4, 2022 No Comments

PROGRESS VIDEO + ARTICLE: American researchers found ‘unusually high‘ levels of two human herpes virus strains in brains of people with Alzheimer’s. This opens a

Animation Explores Alzheimer’s in the Brain

July 1, 2022 1 Comment

UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA – VIDEO: Journey inside the brain with Associated Press Digital Products. Explore the latest Alzheimer’s science. See how healthy nerve cells are affected

Robin Williams and the Science of Lewy Body Dementia

June 30, 2022 6 Comments

SCIENCE SHOW – LBD VIDEO: Robin Williams brought unprecedented awareness to Lewy Body Dementia. It’s a common but not-well-known type of dementia. How did it

Looking for New Ways to Solve Alzheimer’s

June 21, 2022 No Comments

VIDEO: CNBC’s Meg Tirrell reports on new methods drug companies are developing to combat Alzheimer’s.

Why is Lewy Body Dementia So Misdiagnosed?

June 12, 2022 7 Comments

DIAGNOSIS VIDEO: Robin William’s wife said getting his Lewy Body diagnosis was like playing Whack-a-Mole. She would ask, “Which symptom is it this month?” See

How Lewy Bodies Affect Life Expectancy

June 6, 2022 3 Comments

DEMENTIA WITH LEWY BODIES and other dementias are caused by proteins called Lewy bodies. How long can one live with them? Mayo Clinic researchers help

3D Models Explain Alzheimer’s Progression

June 1, 2022 9 Comments

ANIMATION VIDEO: Watch this amazing scientific film on Alzheimer’s. It uses 3D modeling to explain the inner brain mechanisms that trigger the symptoms of dementia.

Morality, Social Bonds & Dementia

May 23, 2022 6 Comments

“Same ol’ Jim!” When memory fades, relationships often stay strong. But when dementia seems to change moral traits, it becomes easy to fall into a

Thought of the Week: Great Success

March 30, 2025

At-home Smell Test Detects Alzheimer’s Risk

March 28, 2025

A fascinating Smell-Test developed at Mass General Brigham may help determine your risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

Art Tours for Alzheimer’s

March 27, 2025

ALZHEIMER’S & ART – VIDEO: Art helps people with Alzheimer’s enjoy the moment. The “Contemporary Journeys” program shows, it’s a life that can still offer both great joy and meaningful experiences – through the power of art. Kate McDonald of Twin Cities PBS in Minneapolis reports.

Most Popular Stories

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.