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A Better Place

July 25, 2023 No Comments

Listen as country singer Glen Campbell reflects on his life in his song, “A Better Place,” during his battle with Alzheimer’s.

Can Alzheimer’s Be Treated with Iron-Modifying Drugs?

July 24, 2023 No Comments

Dietary iron is an essential element in the brain. That’s why it is critical to understand how it affects Alzheimer’s. Researchers used advanced X-ray techniques to take a giant step forward in understanding iron chemistry in amyloid plaque, the main culprit behind Alzheimer’s. Learn more about their exciting new insights.

How Do Education & Brain Exercise Prevent Alzheimer’s?

July 23, 2023 No Comments

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

14 Ways to Prevent Falling at Home

July 23, 2023 2 Comments

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.

Why Time with Friends Impacts Dementia

July 21, 2023 No Comments

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.

Quest Blood Test Available for Alzheimer’s

July 20, 2023 No Comments

A Quest Diagnostics amyloid beta blood test introduced to the market in 2022 helps determine the Alzheimer’s risk for people with signs of mild cognitive impairment or dementia.

Financial Problems Can Signal Dementia Onset

July 19, 2023 No Comments

Researchers found in a study that people who developed dementia were more likely to have their credit rating drop at least two and a half years before the diagnosis. Some had problems managing their money up to six years before. Find out more.

Senior-ER Improves Treatment for Elders

July 19, 2023 5 Comments

Hospital stays with dementia should focus on elder safety. See a special ER for seniors, equipped with brilliant features that speed comfort and care to this population.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Dementia Risk

July 17, 2023 No Comments

Researchers find that a diet including more fruit, vegetables, beans and tea or coffee lowers the risk of developing dementia later in life. Learn more.

Sure It’s Alzheimer’s? Insights into Lewy Body Dementia

July 17, 2023 5 Comments

Lewy Body dementia is the 2nd most common form of dementia. See
experts at America’s top medical center, The Mayo Clinic, improving the lives of people who struggle with it.

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Caring for Vascular Dementia

April 14, 2025

TEEPA SNOW CARE VIDEO: Vascular dementia poses unique challenges to caregivers. Learn how vascular dementia differs from Alzheimer’s. See how to make life better, both for you and the one for whom you care.

Dignity & Dementia: Where to Draw the Line?

April 13, 2025

People with dementia deserve dignity and have rights. Where do we draw the line between encouraging personal choices versus following what caregivers think is best? See Dr. Murray Raskin & Dr. Linda Teri offer experienced tips.

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8 Drinks a Week Mess with Memory & Thinking

April 10, 2025

Heavy drinkers who have eight or more alcoholic drinks per week have increased risk of brain lesions called hyaline arteriolosclerosis, signs of brain injury that are associated with memory and thinking problems, according to a new study.

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