MEDICATION TRIALS: Although Astra Zeneca’s AZD05030 disappointed cancer researchers, it surprisingly blocked the damage caused by Alzheimer’s plaque. Learn about the speed with which this
VIDEO: “For the first time I think we have a chance to really change the course of Alzheimer’s disease,” says Dr. Reisa Sperling. She’s leading
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: 60% of people with Alzheimer’s lose visual capacity and 40% lose weight. A Boston University Alzheimer’s study showed bright red tableware
VIDEO & ARTICLE: While battling dementia, the most successful basketball coach in history opened the Pat Summitt Alzheimer’s Clinic. See how it’s becoming a huge
VIDEO + ARTICLE: The Accelerating Medicines Partnership (AMP) is a bold new venture among the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 10 biopharmaceutical companies, and several
The Stable Isotope Labeling Kinetics (SILK™) blood test can catch Alzheimer’s years before signs appear. Learn about this important advance for prevention, treatment and research.
VIDEO + ARTICLE: The simple SAPPHIRE Eye Test has the potential to change the way that Alzheimer’s disease is detected and managed. Made by Cognoptix, see
POTENTIAL TREATMENT: “Pre-dementia” is a common nickname for aMCI (amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment). aMCI causes memory to decline more than what’s expected from normal aging,
VIDEO & ARTICLE: The most successful basketball coach in history, battling her dementia, is opening the new Pat Summitt Alzheimer’s Clinic. It promises to be
What caregivers should know about interpreting Alzheimer’s biomarkers and kidney function.
DEMENTIA & HOLIDAY PLANS: Relatives with dementia may be frail or have special emotional, mental and physical health needs. Check out these ways to help them enjoy the holiday season.
Three major GLP-1 trials came out in late 2025. One weight-loss drug slowed early Alzheimer’s decline, while two others failed. Surprisingly, this mixed pattern may point the way toward a promising new treatment direction.
Fresh air and exercise, improved appetite, fewer medications and happier family visits typify the world’s first “Dementia Village”. See how an inspired nursing home manager took a dreary hospital and turned it into a respect-filled, compassionate community.
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What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s? When to get a professional evaluation.
SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
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