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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

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How the Alzheimer’s Gene Breaks the Brain

June 14, 2023 No Comments

Until now, scientists were unsure about how APOE4 creates the strongest genetic risk factor in Alzheimer’s. Now they believe they know.

An Active Brain in Later Life Delays Alzheimer’s

June 13, 2023 No Comments

Researchers say reading, writing letters, doing puzzles or playing card games in later life could delay the onset of Alzheimer’s by as much as five years.

Social Life at 60 May Shrink Risk of Dementia

June 9, 2023 No Comments

Researchers in London and Paris report staying in touch with friends and family in midlife activates centers of the brain that involve language and memory. It could be linked to better cognitive health.

Group Walking Really Fights Dementia

June 8, 2023 No Comments

Walking groups are found to be one of the best and easiest ways to boost health and fight conditions such as dementia.

Cataract Surgery Linked to Less Dementia Risk

June 7, 2023 No Comments

Researchers in Seattle, Washington have discovered that cataract surgery is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia, and specifically a lower risk of Alzheimer’s.

The Missing Link Between Alzheimer’s & Vascular Disease

June 6, 2023 No Comments

Researchers in New York found a gene that links cerebrovascular disease and Alzheimer’s.

NanoDevices Trap Dangerous Alzheimer’s Plaque

June 6, 2023 1 Comment

Nanodevices are the newest weapon in medicine’s growing arsenal to fight Alzheimer’s. They capture dangerous peptides before they can assemble to form Alzheimer’s plaques in the brain.

Caregivers, Carry On Better

June 4, 2023 No Comments

Stress is like a glass of water; we have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. Here’s how to do it.

Some Diabetes Drugs Cut Alzheimer’s Risk

June 2, 2023 No Comments

People taking certain drugs to lower blood sugar for Type 2 diabetes had less amyloid in the brain, a biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease, and showed slower cognitive decline than diabetics not taking drugs and people with diabetes. Find out more.

Going Out with Alzheimer’s

June 2, 2023 2 Comments

People with mild Alzheimer’s often enjoy places they enjoyed in the past – a favorite restaurant, parade, park, shopping mall, swimming pool, museum, or theater. It is good to keep going and it is smart to plan ahead. Learn how.

Vitamin D Fends Off Dementia

April 16, 2026

PREVENTION VIDEO + ARTICLE:
Researchers in Australia have discovered that taking sufficient Vitamin D can help stop Alzheimer’s. Learn more.

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One Man Rising Above His Alzheimer’s

April 15, 2026

Scott Russell is living well with his Alzheimer’s. See how he has stayed active in his community, even starting a manageable home business.

99-Year-Old Skydives for Alzheimer’s

April 15, 2026

VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: See what a 99-year-old Florida man, jumping from a plane, has to say about Alzheimer’s research.

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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.