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I May Be Forgetful

September 23, 2025 No Comments

This pleasant poem highlights how people living with dementia may be feeling.

Who Was Alzheimer’s Patient #1 ?

September 18, 2025 1 Comment

“She said, ‘I have lost myself.’ How did Doctor Alzheimer discover the heartbreaking disease of memory loss that bears his name?

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How Do You Know If Someone Has Alzheimer’s?

September 16, 2025 3 Comments

What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s? When to get a professional evaluation.

Anemia Triggers Dementia. Fight it with a Good Diet.

September 15, 2025 1 Comment

Anemia (low level of red blood cells) can increase dementia risk 41%. You can do something about it. Learn what it takes.

I’m Not Gonna Miss You

September 15, 2025 8 Comments

This video is a tribute to superstar Glen Campbell. See him share his personal Alzheimer’s journey with his intensely beautiful Alzheimer’s song.

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Alzheimer’s Lethargy Due to Neurodegeneration, Not Insomnia

September 12, 2025 1 Comment

The tendency of Alzheimer’s patients to sleep throughout the day is not due to nighttime insomnia — it has to do with the degeneration of a type of neuron, according to a research study.

SPARK: What Happened to Robin Williams’ Brain?

September 10, 2025 2 Comments

TRAILER: Robin Williams and his battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

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Advantages of Diagnosing Alzheimer’s as Soon as Possible

September 7, 2025 3 Comments

When memory and thinking seem a little off, people tend to avoid getting a diagnosis. Yet early diagnosis allows for early benefits. These include better planning, treatment and therapy. Learn more about the advantages revealed in an important study.

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OKLAHOMA! Belted Out by Dad with Dementia & Son

September 5, 2025 No Comments

Here’s Teddy Mac and his son Simon singing Oklahoma – one of his showstoppers – from a few years ago.

The Alzheimer’s Garden

September 4, 2025 No Comments

This isn’t any ordinary garden! It’s home to a very special group of people living well with Alzheimer’s.

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AI Phone-Friend Eases Loneliness of Alzheimer’s & Dementia

November 30, 2025

A simple voice-based AI companion is offering gentle conversation and emotional support for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia — no apps, no screens, and no tech skills required.

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Good News for Valiltramiprosate for Alzheimer’s (ALZ-801)

November 28, 2025

A twice-daily pill called ALZ-801 brings new hope to high-genetic-risk Alzheimer’s. Early findings suggest meaningful slowing of decline, stronger safety, and brain structure protection.

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5 Ways to Stop Brain Loss from Hearing Loss — Starting Today

November 28, 2025

New research from the Framingham Heart Study shows that even mild hearing loss in midlife is linked to early signs of brain aging. The encouraging news: simple steps you take now may help protect memory, thinking skills, and long-term brain health.