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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

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Planting New Memories with Horticulture Therapy

August 18, 2023 2 Comments

In gardening, people with Alzheimer’s grow fresh plants along with better thinking. It’s a pleasant way to make things easier.

Dementia Caregiver’s House Tech Tour

August 16, 2023 No Comments

The co-founder of a caregivers’ organization introduces technology he has found helpful in caring for his grandmother with dementia.

The Alzheimer’s Dance-Yoga & Exercise Thing

August 13, 2023 1 Comment

People with dementia are enjoying yoga and dance classes at the Alzheimer’s Association. See why caregivers find the classes “EXTREMELY helpful.”

Nonconformists are Better Protected Against Alzheimer’s

August 9, 2023 No Comments

Swiss researchers find that people with certain personality traits are protected against Alzheimer’s disease, including those who are less agreeable, had natural curiosity, and were nonconformists. Find out why.

A Morning Music Lift Lasts All Day in Alzheimer’s

August 6, 2023 1 Comment

Learn about ‘personalized music for dementia’ and its powerful effect on Alzheimer’s. See the Director of the hit film, ‘Alive Inside’, on the dementia-impact of music.

Art Gives Fun and Meaning To Alzheimer’s Patients

August 6, 2023 No Comments

The brush strokes are precise, the colors vibrant. See a Colorado art program help patients rise above dementia, while the paintings raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association.

How Physical Activity Turns Back the Brain’s Clock

August 4, 2023 2 Comments

The protein BDNF builds synapses in the human brain, nurturing brain cells and fighting off dementia. While there is no artificial way of boosting it, social and cognitive activity can.

Poor Memory + Slow Walking = Dementia?

August 3, 2023 No Comments

People may not have easy access to sophisticated, expensive dementia tests. A simple test from Einstein Medicine uses a stopwatch and a few questions to determine one’s risk of dementia. The potential payoff could be tremendous for individuals, their families and society.

Cuddly Robotic Pet Boosts Mood in Dementia

August 2, 2023 No Comments

Researchers in Florida find that robotic pet cats improve mood, behavior and cognition in older adults with mild to moderate dementia. Find out more.

Citalopram Fights Agitation in Alzheimer’s

August 2, 2023 1 Comment

The antidepressant drug citalopram, also sold under the brand names Celexa and Cipramil, significantly relieves agitation in Alzheimer’s. Learn about the benefits and side-effects.

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A Good Night’s Sleep Clears Alzheimer’s Tau

January 30, 2026

A research study finds when young healthy men had a full, uninterrupted night of rest, their blood levels showed a reduced level of tau, the biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease. The level was higher when they lost just one night of sleep. Learn more.

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Could Omega-3 in Midlife Lessen Early-Onset Dementia Risk?

January 30, 2026

Higher midlife omega-3 levels were linked to lower early-onset dementia risk. It’s not proof — but it’s a meaningful signal worth paying attention to.

What 400 Alzheimer’s Patients Gained From Leqembi and Kisunla

January 29, 2026

In a one-hour seminar, a leading neurologist answers the most important questions families ask about what these new therapies can realistically deliver — from effectiveness and safety to eligibility, infusion logistics, cost, and access.

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I Will Remind You

A deep promise to be there for an Alzheimer’s parent, this heartwarming song was written as a tribute to families facing dementia.

14 Ways to Prevent Falling at Home

EMERGENCIES due to falling happen 54% more often in dementia. As a rule, 1-in-3 adults over 65 fall each year. Most falls happen at home. Make a few simple changes and prevent falls.

How Do Education & Brain Exercise Prevent Alzheimer’s?

Researchers find education and intellectual stimulation appear to activate a genetic program in the brain that promotes resistance to cognitive decline. Find out more.

Why Time with Friends Impacts Dementia

SOCIALIZING in your 50s and 60s strongly predicts less dementia later on. Learn why, from new research by University College London. See Ohio State University demonstrate how true it is, from animals to people.