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HOLIDAY TIPS: Getting together for a holiday meal can cause a person with Alzheimer's confusion and anxiety. Get 10 tips to make the holiday more easy and pleasurable.
MUSIC VIDEO: Dedicated to every sweetheart with dementia, to let them know how much they are loved.
HOLIDAYS & DEMENTIA: Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness. People with Alzheimer's need a special touch. See four dementia tips.
Although it is hard to think beyond "today" after a diagnosis of dementia, it's really important to look ahead. Taking steps to plan for the future will make "tomorrow" smoother.
A few thousand steps a day could mean years more of clear thinking. Learn how walking supports brain health, slows Alzheimer’s, and boosts mood in one simple, natural way.
HOLIDAY PREPARINGS: Holiday tips to help caregivers & people with dementia visiting family, friends & neighbors.
Families may share genes, but they can also share habits that protect the brain. Mayo Clinic experts remind us that everyday choices — not just DNA — make a powerful difference.
In November 1994, President Reagan hand-wrote this profound message to America, sharing his Alzheimer's diagnosis. His words broke stigmas and myths. Watch Nancy Reagan describe that moment. Read his magnificent letter.
For Alzheimer's Awareness Month, spread this video to raise awareness of simple things you can do to prevent Alzheimer's.
MUSIC VIDEO: This beautiful song captures a son's dedication to his father, living in an Alzheimer's home. Watching from Dad's window, the gorgeous imagery unfolds into a loving, moving melody.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can easily go unnoticed in older adults — especially in those already living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. But knowing the signs and acting quickly can prevent distress, hospitalization, and long-term cognitive decline.
Few movies and books capture the Alzheimer's experience like Dr. Lisa Genova's "Still Alice." See Lisa describe how "Still Alice" is helping families stay connected while living with Alzheimer's.

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Peter Berger

With experience in dementia caregiving, public education, and Alzheimer’s-focused writing—and a professional research background shaped in what many consider one of the world’s top laboratories—I work to make complex findings clear, practical, and genuinely helpful for families and professionals providing care.

This site was inspired by my Mom’s autoimmune dementia.

It is a place where we separate out the wheat from the chafe, the important articles & videos from each week’s river of news. Google gets a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia every 7 minutes. That can overwhelm anyone looking for help. This site filters out, focuses on and offers only the best information. it has helped hundreds of thousands of people since it debuted in 2007. Thanks to our many subscribers for your supportive feedback.

The site is dedicated to all those preserving the dignity of the community of people living with dementia.

Peter Berger, Editor

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Alzheimer’s & Dementia Weekly was inspired by my mother’s journey with autoimmune dementia and my dad’s with Parkinson’s dementia.

Walking beside them opened my eyes to the confusion, the courage, and the deep humanity found in families and professionals caring for someone they love.

Since its debut in 2007, this site has had one clear mission:
to separate the wheat from the chaff — to highlight only the most essential articles, studies, tools, and videos from the overwhelming river of dementia-related information.
(At last count, Google receives a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia every seven minutes.) For anyone seeking clarity or support, that constant flow can be exhausting and discouraging.

Alzheimer’s Weekly filters, translates, and explains what matters most, helping hundreds of thousands of families, clinicians, and care teams around the world make sense of the latest research and best practices.

This site is dedicated to everyone who works—often quietly and tirelessly—to preserve dignity in the community of people living with dementia.


About the Editor

With experience in dementia caregiving, public education, and Alzheimer’s-focused writing—and a professional research background shaped in what many consider one of the world’s top laboratories—I work to make complex findings clear, practical, and genuinely helpful for both families and professionals providing care.

My goal is simple:
Translate the best science into guidance that lightens the load, strengthens understanding, and helps every person with dementia live with dignity.

Peter Berger
Editor, Alzheimer’s Weekly

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