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Judge Ends Shortage of Namenda-IR for Alzheimer’s

December 21, 2014 No Comments

Regular Namenda for Alzheimer’s has been in short supply. A federal judge has stepped in to fix that. Find out how.

Through Laughter & Tears: Dementia with Pseudobulbar Affect

December 21, 2014 No Comments

MOVIE TRAILER + ARTICLE:

Two million Americans with Alzheimer’s, stroke and other neurologic conditions suffer from symptoms of PBA. They have uncontrollable outbursts of crying or laughing. See the movie trailer and learn more about it.

Alive Inside: Award-Winning Dementia Film Now on Disc

December 17, 2014 No Comments

MOVIE OF THE WEEK (DVD & BLU-RAY) This incredible dementia film shows the power of bringing personalized music to Alzheimer’s. See the improvement in quality-of-life

Win $1000 & a Trip to Washington! Join The 2015 Neuro Film Festival

December 14, 2014 No Comments

Win up to $1,000 and a Trip to Washington DC. Submit a short video to raise awareness of brain diseases. Inspire Alzheimer’s prevention. Advocate for

BioGen Alzheimer’s Drug BIB-037 Inspires Optimism

December 7, 2014 2 Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE: BIIB-037 binds to and eliminates Alzheimer’s plaque. The experimental drug did a surprisingly good job of improving cognition in recent trials. It

Less Alzheimer’s Today than 20 Years Ago

December 5, 2014 2 Comments

The New England Journal of Medicine reports the PERCENTAGE of people with Alzheimer’s is going down. That’s good news for individuals. Ironically, better health means

NASA Joins the Search for the Alzheimer’s Cure

November 30, 2014 No Comments

Alzheimer’s begins when “tau” fibers get tangled. Preventing this tangling may hold the cure to Alzheimer’s. But how? Researchers cannot study this process in the

Get Up-to-Date on Alzheimer’s Research: Where We Stand Today

November 30, 2014 No Comments

VIDEO: Johns Hopkins has one of the world’s top dementia centers. Watch their update on global Alzheimer’s research.

Because My Memories Matter! (Alzheimer’s Sweatshirt)

November 26, 2014 No Comments

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Keep warm & enjoy winter in this Hanes ComfortBlend® Hooded Sweatshirt that says: I WEAR PURPLE BECAUSE MY MEMORIES MATTER! –

Alzheimer’s Agitation Drug AVP-923 Clears Next Hurdle

November 23, 2014 1 Comment

Agitation and aggression are among the most disruptive symptoms of Alzheimer’s. They effect 60% of people living at home and 80% of people in care

"Alzheimer's Treatment Demand" chart behind patient, caregiver and doctor.

Leqembi Prescriptions Could Rise Sharply. Why?

December 21, 2025

Alzheimer’s treatment eligibility may be far larger than previously thought. A major Nature study using blood tests suggests millions more older adults could qualify for treatment than current use reflects. As diagnosis becomes easier, demand for drugs like Leqembi could shift sharply.

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Israel’s Unexpected Blessing: Highest Birth Rate, Lowest Dementia Prevalence

December 20, 2025

Israel pairs the developed world’s highest birth rate with the lowest crude dementia prevalence in a major European comparison—an advantage rooted in demographics that gives the country valuable time to prepare better for caregivers and families.

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Beetroot Boosts Blood Flow. Will That Slow Cognitive Decline?

December 19, 2025

NEW STUDY: Beetroot is known for improving blood flow—but that may matter more for dementia than many people realize. See the evidence and and what caregivers should realistically take from it.

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Cuddly Robotic Pet Boosts Mood in Dementia

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

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Think It’s Dementia? Good Chance It’s Not

Memory failing? New research shows you may need help, but not for dementia. Memory slips, stress and fatigue are growing in people with healthy memory.

My Forgetfulness: Alzheimer’s or Normal Aging?

People worry about becoming forgetful. Is it the first sign of Alzheimer’s or just the passing years? After all, forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. Check out these quick ways to tell the difference.