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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.

Dr. Rudi Tanzi discussing genetics of Alzheimer's

Alzheimer’s Risk from Family History

March 18, 2025

GENETICS & LIFESTYLE VIDEO: How do family history and genetics affect a healthy person’s risk of Alzheimer’s? Watch Harvard’s Top Alzheimer’s researcher, Dr. Rudy Tanzi, offer down-to-Earth insights.

"Mom Forgot My Birthday", New book offers support to caregivers.

“Mom Forgot My Birthday” Offers Guidance to Caregivers

March 17, 2025

Sonya Jury’s memoir, “Mom Forgot My Birthday,” shares a candid look at the challenges of Alzheimer’s caregiving. Through her personal experiences, she provides valuable lessons and a “how-not-to” perspective.

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Rosemary’s Carnosic Acid Offers a Potential Alzheimer’s Treatment

March 16, 2025

Rosemary & sage extracts inspire a potential anti-inflammatory drug for Alzheimer’s. Scripps Research created a stable form of carnosic acid, improving memory in the lab.

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Dad with Dementia Sings “Lonely is the Man Without Love”

EXTRAORDINARY MUSIC VIDEO: Ted McDermott, The Song-A-Minute Man, was diagnosed with dementia. His son, Simon, wasn’t going to let that stop his Dad. He understood how music reaches our deepest selves and has journeyed with his Dad and their dashcam to make beautiful music together. Get your widest smile ready and watch them in action.

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?