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Age of Champions

April 17, 2013 No Comments

VIDEO+INFO Exercise is the #1 way to fight dementias such as Alzheimer’s. But how does one keep exercising while aging? Get inspired to get moving

Alzheimer’s Care Costs Skyrocket

April 7, 2013 No Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE New Rand research shows 75% of dementia costs are from at-home or nursing-home care. Often reaching $70,000 a year, watch medical correspondent

NAPA Rising Up to America’s Alzheimer’s Challenge

April 7, 2013 1 Comment

VIDEO See how NAPA (National Alzheimer’s Project Act) legislation is galvanizing U.S. efforts to combat Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Learn how it supports patients and

DBS for Alzheimer’s a Cutting-Edge Treatment

March 24, 2013 1 Comment

VIDEO See DBS turn a new, hopeful page in Alzheimer’s treatment. Learn how DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) pacemakers send electrical signals deep into the brain,

Alzheimer’s on the Rise

March 24, 2013 1 Comment

Untitled Document VIDEO & ARTICLE A new report shows major diseases such as heart disease, HIV/AIDS and stroke continue to decline significantly. Alzheimer’s, on the

FDA-Approved Buphenyl a Promising Treatment for Memory & Alzheimer’s

March 17, 2013 2 Comments

Studies in mice with Alzheimer’s show that sodium phenylbutyrate, known as Buphenyl, successfully increases factors for neuronal growth. Learn how this ability to protect learning and

Managing Alzheimer’s with a Smartphone App Called “Balance”

March 10, 2013 4 Comments

In Alzheimer’s, how can family members and physicians stay informed and connected? Technology helps. Read about the first smartphone app to integrate Alzheimer’s caregivers with

Police Charge 86-Year-Old with Dementia: You Voted Twice

March 10, 2013 1 Comment

VIDEO An 86-year-old Minnesota woman says her dementia caused her to vote twice in the 2012 primary election, but prosecutors say they have no discretion

New Alzheimer’s Mouse – New Dementia Treatments

March 3, 2013 No Comments

A new line of genetically-altered mice simulate the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s. Learn how they can help in the testing of better drugs to fight

Email Photos Direct to Grandpa’s Picture Frame

March 3, 2013 No Comments

The Pix-Star FotoConnect is the biggest and best in the family of successful Wi-Fi & email photo frames. With the ability to receive photos sent

Selenium Ups Neuron Generation and Cognition

February 4, 2025

A natural mineral called “selenium” may improve learning and memory, and even possibly reverse memory loss in aging brains, according to a study in Australia.

Marylin Todd on Sing-a-longs for people with Alzheimer's

Why Singing Feels Right in Alzheimer’s

February 3, 2025

Where words fail, music speaks. See how music can be a very powerful vehicle for communication in the various stages of dementia.

Leqembi: Europe Checks It’s Safety; U.S. Approves Monthly Doses

February 3, 2025

The EMA has announced its schedule for reviewing the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi (lecanemab) for use in Europe. Meanwhile, the U.S. FDA, which already approved the drug, is moving ahead with a new version that doses Leqembi in a better, more convenient fashion for those taking the drug over the long run.

Most Popular Stories

85 with Dementia? Good Chance It’s HS-AGING, Not Alzheimer’s

Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?

Grandmother in black and white striped shirt hugging girl in black and white striped shirt

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.