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Redirecting Dementia

August 3, 2023 No Comments

Gary, a former dentist living in a dementia care center, gets confused — and it worries him. See staff “redirect” him and relieve his anxiety.

Military Service and Dementia: Understanding the Connection

August 1, 2023 No Comments

How can military service impact brain health? What are specific risk factors? Are there vital steps soldiers can take towards dementia prevention and treatment?

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Prescribing Lecanemab in Real Life

July 28, 2023 1 Comment

Dr. Robert Przybelski has prescribed lecanemab to real-life patients, and discusses his experience prescribing and administering the treatment.

How ‘Dementia Villages’ Work

July 27, 2023 No Comments

Can miniature towns make dementia care more humane? Designers of The Hogeweyk dementia village in Netherlands believe so.

Care Tip: Stop Correcting Them!

July 20, 2023 No Comments

Teresa Youngstrom is a registered nurse. She offers a quick tip for caregivers, friends and family when visiting or living with someone with dementia to help smooth the way. Watch now.

New Alzheimer’s Drug Lecanemab: High price tag, Moderate warnings

July 14, 2023 No Comments

The FDA has approved generic lecanemab (brand name Leqembi^®). The new drug can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s. Two top doctors discuss the pros and cons.

An Australian Travels to Denmark’s Dementia Village to Confront His Diagnosis

July 13, 2023 No Comments

Struggling with early onset dementia, Greg Kelly traveled from Australia to Denmark to see what life would be like in a dementia village. He was surprised by what he saw.

Leqembi Medication for Alzheimer's (Generic: Lecanemab)

Alzheimer’s Drug Leqembi Gets Full FDA and MEDICARE Approval

July 7, 2023 No Comments

First drug to modestly slow Alzheimer’s cognitive decline, based on 1,800 patients.

SPARK: What Happened to Robin Williams’ Brain?

June 29, 2023 2 Comments

TRAILER: Robin Williams and his battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Lund Blood Test Enables Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis & Treatment

June 23, 2023 1 Comment

A large study led by Lund University in Sweden has shown that people with Alzheimer’s disease can now be identified before they experience any symptoms.

How Many Leqembi Patients Are There?

May 5, 2025

Alzheimer’s rates are on the rise. How is today’s best treatment, Leqembi (generic lecanemab) doing in the fight against it?

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Don’t Take It So Hard, For Your Brain’s Sake

May 2, 2025

STRESS affects Alzheimer’s risk. Find out how. Learn 10 ways to de-stress and relax.

The Good News Is: 80% of Strokes Can Be Prevented

May 1, 2025

VIDEO + ARTICLE: It’s National Stroke Awareness Month. Experts Offer Tips on How to Recognize and Prevent Strokes & Vascular Dementia.

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?

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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.