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Can miniature towns make dementia care more humane? Designers of The Hogeweyk dementia village in Netherlands believe so.
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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
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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.
Alzheimer’s Drug Leqembi Gets Full FDA and MEDICARE Approval
July 7, 2023
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First drug to modestly slow Alzheimer’s cognitive decline, based on 1,800 patients.
Living in Greener Pastures Cuts Alzheimer’s Risk
June 16, 2023
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Researchers find people living in towns with lots of green space were least likely to have Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s.
Multivitamin Improves Memory in Older Adults
June 5, 2023
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Taking a daily multivitamin supplement can slow age-related memory decline, researchers found.
Suvorexant Reduces Alzheimer’s Tau & Amyloid Beta
May 29, 2023
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Researchers find that people with dementia who received the drug suvorexant showed a drop in tau and amyloid beta. The drug is already available for sleep problems in Alzheimer’s. Learn more.
Inside Canada’s New Dementia Village
May 28, 2023
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Canada’s first dementia village enables its inhabitants to live their lives in freedom and dignity, while ensuring they have person-centered care. Learn more.
Lecanemab First Drug to Slow Alzheimer’s Decline
May 22, 2023
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Research shows that lecanemab is the first drug ever to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s. Learn more.
Those Declining Dementia Rates? It’s Exercise, Diet & Education
May 8, 2023
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Dementia incidence has steadily fallen by 20 to 25 percent over the past three decades in the U.S., U.K., Sweden, and the Netherlands. How come?
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