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Vascular Dementia

Sunlight Lightens Vascular Dementia

July 25, 2022 2 Comments

Sunlight improves vascular health. That’s good for your heart. Discover the good things it does for your brain.

Diagnosing Dementia: Alzheimer’s May Really Be Mini-Strokes

May 24, 2022 6 Comments

MEMORY problems are too-quickly diagnosed as Alzheimer’s. A more common memory-culprit may be vascular dementia, caused by stroke, mini-stroke and high blood pressure. Learn the

Vascular Dementia for Professional & Family Caregivers

May 22, 2022 No Comments

PLAIN-ENGLISH CARE VIDEO: This crystal-clear 20-minute UCLA seminar outlines key facts about Vascular Dementia. Learn what happens, how it compares to Alzheimer’s, who it affects,

Nilvadipine Increases Bloodflow to Brain in Alzheimer’s

February 22, 2022 1 Comment

OFF-LABEL DRUGS, VIDEO & ARTICLE: The American Heart Association reports the blood pressure drug nilvadipine increases blood flow to the brain’s memory and learning center.

Cerebrovascular Disease, Alzheimer’s & Vascular Dementia

January 9, 2020 No Comments

IN-DEPTH: VIDEO + ARTICLE: What do arteries, veins and cerebrovascular health have to do with Alzheimer’s? ( Cerebro-> brain. Vascular-> arteries & veins.)

Genentech’s New Portfolio to Fight Huntington’s, Alzheimer’s & Vascular Dementia

April 30, 2019 No Comments

DRUG NEWS: Genentech will showcase the breadth and promise of their Neuroscience Portfolio at the 2019 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting. It includes new

Strokefinder Microwave Helmet Diagnoses Strokes Right in the Ambulance

June 29, 2014 No Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE Stroke causes vascular dementia. Strokefinder enables earlier diagnosis than current methods, improving the possibility to counteract brain damage. See how.

Amlodipine is Racing to be the 1st Vascular Dementia Treatment

June 12, 2014 8 Comments

Amlodipine, an inexpensive drug approved for high blood pressure, could become the first ever treatment for vascular dementia. Vascular dementia is one of the most

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

Curry Derivative J147 Beats Aricept for Alzheimer’s

July 23, 2026

J147 is a derivative of curry’s turmeric spice. It beat the Alzheimer’s drug Aricept (generic: donepezil) on several memory tests. The Salk Institute says it may benefit Parkinson’s, Huntington’s & vascular dementia.

5-Minute Pen & Paper Dementia Test

July 22, 2026

This quick, effective 3 to 5 minute dementia test produces results comparable to “gold standard” dementia tests used by clinicians.

Light Improves Life with Alzheimer’s

July 21, 2026

LIGHTING TIP + NEW VIDEOS: Light therapy for Alzheimer’s increases sleep quality, efficiency and duration, according to an important study. 4 weeks of light therapy also significantly reduced depression and agitation. Learn how.

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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?

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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.