
Nasal Insulin Spray Improves Alzheimer’s in Study of 60 Adults
In a recent study, insulin spray was delivered through the nose to people with Alzheimer’s and MCI. Learn about the memory improvements they achieved.
In a recent study, insulin spray was delivered through the nose to people with Alzheimer’s and MCI. Learn about the memory improvements they achieved.
UPCOMING THERAPIES: Researchers know more about old drugs than new ones. That’s why they put a lot of effort into "repurposing" existing drugs to cure
FDA-Approved riluzole improved communication between neurons in the brain’s hippocampus. So Rockefeller University researchers are conducting a clinical trial to test the effectiveness of riluzole
BOOK OF THE WEEK: Walker’s book is written with the soul of a poet–someone unafraid to see both the difficulty and the gift of suffering.
BOOK OF THE WEEK: Along dementia’s caregiving journey, there may be blessings you never thought could happen. This book is about that very thing. It
In recent years, the link between insulin and dementia has become widely recognized. People with diabetes develop Alzheimer’s earlier and are more likely to develop
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Keep warm & enjoy winter in this Hanes ComfortBlend® Hooded Sweatshirt that says: I WEAR PURPLE BECAUSE MY MEMORIES MATTER! –
BOOK OF THE WEEK: People with dementia will enjoy these well-balanced challenges. The book’s images are full of yester-year’s classic scenes, with senior-friendly clothing styles,
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Keep warm in this hooded sweatshirt, available in white or grey, that says: I WEAR PURPLE FOR MY MOM – ALZHEIMER’S
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: This hand-held pill box reminder is great. Portable and easy to use, it keeps you on top of meds. It gives
Strength is not in our muscles. It is in our soul and spirit.
Lighting affects how people feel. The right light reduces agitation and improves mood in people with dementia.
Superstar Elvis Costello sings about his grandmother’s Alzheimer’s and the tapestry of her full, rich life. Co-authored with Paul McCartney, it reached #1 on Billboard.
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.
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?
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?
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