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Horses Improve Life with Dementia

April 8, 2025 1 Comment

A University of California at Davis study examines how connection, through activities with horses, improves life with dementia.

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What Starts Alzheimer’s, What Stops It?

April 4, 2025 No Comments

VIDEO: Vascular neglect triggers Alzheimer’s decades before symptoms appear. See how to use that knowledge to lower risk and slow its advance.

It’s Not Alzheimer’s. It’s Just MCI.

April 2, 2025 6 Comments

Twenty percent of people over 65 have mild memory and thinking problems that don’t interfere with day-to-day life. Doctors call this MCI, short for Mild Cognitive Impairment. Find out more about what it is and what to do about it.

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15 Simple Things You Can Do to Know Your Are Trying Your Best Caring for a Loved One with Dementia or Memory Loss

April 1, 2025 No Comments

FREE DOWNLOAD: This booklet is rich with care practices based on research by highly-credentialed investigators.

Art Tours for Alzheimer’s

March 27, 2025 No Comments

ALZHEIMER’S & ART – VIDEO: Art helps people with Alzheimer’s enjoy the moment. The “Contemporary Journeys” program shows, it’s a life that can still offer both great joy and meaningful experiences – through the power of art. Kate McDonald of Twin Cities PBS in Minneapolis reports.

Bill Gates: “Data could hold the key to stopping Alzheimer’s”

March 26, 2025 No Comments

The good news is that a new initiative called ADDI is pooling research data to accelerate curing Alzheimer’s. Watch Bill Gates on the Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative.

Visualizing Alzheimer’s

March 25, 2025 No Comments

CUTTING-EDGE VIDEO + ARTICLE: See Dr. Anthony Fitzpatrick use world-class cryo-electron microscopes to reveal molecular secrets leading to a cure for Alzheimer’s.

A Man with Dementia on a Bike

March 24, 2025 No Comments

UPLIFTING VIDEO: Peter Berry & his Alzheimer’s are cycling 350 miles to show it’s still possible to live well with dementia.

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Pet Therapy: Horses Ease Dementia’s Symptoms

March 20, 2025 1 Comment

Researchers found that spending time with horses — equine therapy — eases Alzheimer’s symptoms. Find out why.

Dr. Rudi Tanzi discussing genetics of Alzheimer's

Alzheimer’s Risk from Family History

March 18, 2025 4 Comments

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.

6 Brain-Boosting Foods + 3 Smart Nutrition Habits to Reduce Alzheimer’s Impact

November 20, 2025

A growing body of research shows that what we eat can make a real difference in how the brain ages. Discover the everyday foods that strengthen memory, support cognition, and help reduce the impact of Alzheimer’s — starting with simple choices you can make today.

Thought of the Week: My Favorite Day

November 19, 2025

“What day is it?” asked Pooh. “It’s today.” squeaked Piglet. “My favorite day.” said Pooh.

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Music Eases Sundowning, Lowers Dementia Risk

November 19, 2025

A few minutes of music each day can calm sundowning and help support brain health. A new study explains these protective benefits — and we’ll show you how to build gentle musical routines into evening care.