
Congress Makes History with Alzheimer’s Research Boost
Both Houses of Congress together approved huge 60% increases in America’s research to fight Alzheimer’s. Learn how the U.S. government is rolling up its sleeves

Both Houses of Congress together approved huge 60% increases in America’s research to fight Alzheimer’s. Learn how the U.S. government is rolling up its sleeves

Diabetics get a lot more dementia than the average person. Yet diabetics taking FDA-approved Actos get a lot LESS dementia than the average person – 47% less. That’s about half the rate. Find out more.

Brain health depends on many factors. One of them is the advice and guidance of our doctors. Here are 6 brain-healthy tips for doctors.

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Diagnostic technology is a powerful weapon in the fight against dementia. Find out how a new map of the ageing brain will

VIDEO + INFO: In a study of 2000 people and 17 levels of blood sugar, the more sugar, the more dementia. Always. “The 21-Day Sugar

F18 Amyloid Scans are a relatively new technology that scan the brain for Alzheimer’s plaques. At over $2000 a scan, how crucial are they? A

Lymphatic systems serve many tasks, including the draining of waste proteins. A unexpected new discovery found it reaches brain cells. Can it be boosted to

THIS SEMINAR explores ways to keep dementia away. Featuring
Joel Kramer, UCSF Professor of Neuropsychology and the Director of the Memory and Aging Center Neuropsychology Program.

VIDEO: Glen Campbell’s wife Kim shares the real story of how her husband is doing in the sixth stage of Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s Weekly was selected by HealthLine.com as one of the best Alzheimer’s sites of the year. See what makes Alzheimer’s Weekly stand out from the

M.I.T.’s Rendever takes dementia residents like Miriam Keith back to wonderful places no longer accessible to them.

Learn the difference between mild forgetfulness from normal aging, versus a more severe memory problem signaling a potentially serious condition. (Videos In English & Spanish)

After fatty meals, certain toxins spike in the bloodstream—and have been found inside the amyloid plaques that drive Alzheimer’s. Learn how to eat better.

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?

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!

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.

TEEPA CARE VIDEO: Learn about Alzheimer’s 6 stages. Teepa Snow shows what to expect, while keeping the focus on the person for whom you care.
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