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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

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Remember: THe dementia patient is not giving you a hard time. They are HAVING a hard time.

Perspectives in Dementia

December 10, 2024 1 Comment

Remember: The dementia patient is not giving you a hard time. The dementia patient is having a hard time.

Thought of the Week: Difficult Moments

November 26, 2024 1 Comment

In the most difficult moments, Kindness heals and reassures.

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. (Winston Churchill)

Thought of the Week: Make a Life

November 19, 2024 1 Comment

We make a living by what we get, but We make a life by what we give. (Click for more inspirational Posters & Cards)

Thought: November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

November 18, 2024 No Comments

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Share this to show your support.

You can't pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.

Thought of the Week: Take Care

November 11, 2024 No Comments

You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.

They invented hugs to let people know you love them without saying anything,

Thought of the Week: They Invented Hugs

November 3, 2024 2 Comments

They invented hugs to let people know, You love them, without saying anything.

Music can take you back in time like nothing else can.

Thought: Music Can Be Like a Time Machine

October 28, 2024 2 Comments

The beautiful thing is, music can be like a time machine. One song can take you back to a moment in time like nothing else

Dementia, Dignity, Reaction

October 21, 2024 3 Comments

Dementia does not rob someone of their dignity. It’s our reaction to them that does.

The only way to retain love is to give it away. (Elbert Green Hubbard)

Thought of the Week: Retaining Love

October 14, 2024 1 Comment

The only way to retain love is to give it away.

There are two ways of spreading the light. To be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.

Thought of the Week: Be the Candle

October 10, 2024 2 Comments

There are 2 ways to spread light. To be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it. 071223

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Insulin Nasal Spray Reaches the Alzheimer’s Brain

July 24, 2025

Could a nasal spray help memory loss? A new study using Aptar’s delivery system shows insulin reaching key brain regions, offering new hope for treating Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment.

Xanamem for Alzheimer’s Trial: A Single Pill Once a Day

July 23, 2025

VIDEO + ARTICLE: A promising new oral therapy for Alzheimer’s is now recruiting participants across the USA and Australia, offering fresh hope to families affected by this devastating condition.

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“Is Leqembi Worth It?” Costs and the Road to Wider Access

July 22, 2025

Leqembi, the first Alzheimer’s-modifying drug, is a giant step forward—but how many people are getting it, and what does it really cost the average American? We dig into the numbers, the barriers, and the path forward.

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Big Cup, Little Man: Picking Up the Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s

SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.

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?