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Success in Delaying Dementia

August 14, 2022 No Comments

PROGRESS: A key study shows an easing, in certain respects, of the harsh impact of dementia. On average, people seem to be developing dementia later

L.A.T.E. Dementia – A New Diagnosis

August 9, 2022 No Comments

DIAGNOSIS: L.A.T.E. Dementia is important because it affects millions of people, approximately 40% of people over the age of 85. How is it recognized? What makes it different?

Blueberry Vinegar Boosts Memory in Lab

April 24, 2022 1 Comment

NUTRITION: Blueberry vinegar may fight dementia by improving cognitive function. Learn about improvements to short-term memory in the lab as reported in The Journal of

Glen Campbell’s Wife: There Are Choices, There is Help

April 17, 2022 No Comments

REVIEW VIDEO: Wife of country music legend Glen Campbell shares her message of hope regarding her family’s personal journey with Alzheimer’s.

Lecanemab Enters Advanced Alzheimer’s Gene Trials

February 13, 2022 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Phase II/III trials are begining in the Tau NextGen study. The study will assess the effect of Lecanemab, an experimental anti-amyloid therapy,

Design of Homes and Living Spaces for People with Dementia

February 8, 2022 5 Comments

DEMENTIA DESIGN & FREE BOOK: Improve the independence of people with dementia. This online book is available at no charge. Learn dozens of clever design

Most CA Nursing Homes Below Full COVID Vaccine Compliance

December 15, 2021 No Comments

The majority of nursing homes in California have not reached full compliance with a statewide COVID-19 vaccine mandate for staff at long-term care facilities, and

Experimental Drug NAP Can Also Treat Alzheimer’s

December 13, 2021 No Comments

An experimental drug, NAP, has been found to remedy slow development, poor communication and brain issues similar to those found in Alzheimer’s patients. Find out

New Alzheimer’s Drug Expediting FDA Trials

June 27, 2021 No Comments

BREAKTHROUGH: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a “Breakthrough Therapy” designation for donanemab, a potential new treatment for people with early symptomatic

Why 20+ Years to Approve a New Alzheimer’s Drug?

June 22, 2021 No Comments

BREAKTHROUGH & TREATMENT: The new Alzheimer’s drug aducanumabab (Aduhelm) has received accelerated approval by the US Food and Drug Administration. Why did it take so

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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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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?

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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.