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Maude's Awards for Innovation in Alzheimer's Care

5th Annual Maude’s Awards Winners Announced

October 13, 2024 No Comments

MAUDE’S AWARDS: RECOGNIZING INNOVATIONS IN DEMENTIA CARE

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Announcing the 4th Annual Maude’s Awards Winners for 2023

September 22, 2023 1 Comment

Maude’s Awards: Recognizing Innovation in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

Links Found Between Viruses and Alzheimer’s Risk

March 7, 2023 No Comments

Researchers have found links between certain viral illnesses — like the flu — and the risk of Alzheimer’s. Learn more.

Memantine Improves Lewy Body Dementia & Parkinson’s

November 28, 2022 1 Comment

OFF-LABEL MEDICATIONS: Memantine (Namenda / Ebixa) is FDA-approved for Alzheimer’s. Learn how it significantly improves memory and attention in Lewy Body Disease, Parkinson’s and various

Bill Gates: Why Dig Deep Into Alzheimer’s

June 7, 2019 6 Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Bill Gates wrote a $100,000,000 check for Alzheimer’s research. See him share his thoughts on what will it take to find a

Irisin, Increased by Exercise, Protects the Brain

February 14, 2019 No Comments

PREVENTION RESEARCH:

Irisin is a neuroprotective protein. The brain makes irisin when you exercise, activating learning and memory genes. Learn how irisin protects brain cells from Alzheimer’s plaque. Find out what increasing irisin can do to your memory.

Elder Abuse in Dementia: Signs to Look For, How to Help

May 10, 2026

PROTECTING OUR ELDERS: Many people with dementia are victims of elder abuse. Abuse happens at home and in assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Learn the signs. Find out how to help.

My Brain Coach Dashboard

May 10, 2026

Thai man in love with his wife despite Alzheimer's

Forever Remember Me As Loving You

May 9, 2026

VIDEO STORY:
This elegant film-short beautifully portrays love’s endurance despite Alzheimer’s.

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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.