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5 Communication Tips for Dementia Caregivers

October 25, 2025 1 Comment

TALKING TO PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA IS VITAL when getting together. Check out 5 handy communication tips and books.

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Magnesium-Rich Pumpkin Pie

October 23, 2025 1 Comment

BRAIN RECIPE: Make your pumpkin-pie a brain-healthy magnesium-pie. Try this “cognitively-correct” dish for dinner.

A Bit of Sleep Prevents a Lot of Dementia

October 21, 2025 1 Comment

As little as 1% increase in deep-sleep per year, for people over 60, translates into a 27% decreased risk of dementia.

Jardiance Boosts Memory, Brain Blood Flow and Health in Alzheimer’s

October 21, 2025 No Comments

NEW RESEARCH: A diabetes medication already helping millions, called Jardiance, improves memory, strengthens blood flow, and supports overall brain health in pre- and early Alzheimer’s.

But I’ll Tell You All About Her

October 20, 2025 No Comments

Sharing the story of a person with Alzheimer’s, when their own memory fails, can be a true act of dignity and love. Ryan Nealon sings of the significance of “Telling You All About Her.”

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Alzheimer’s: Do I Want to Know?

October 14, 2025 2 Comments

SURVEY: Four in five Americans demand a clear diagnosis of illnesses, even for incurable dementias like Alzheimer’s. Find out why in this eye-opening survey
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Dementia Younger Onset: Our World (Book Cover)

Experts Can Diagnose Lewy Body Dementia 18 Months Faster

October 9, 2025 No Comments

MISDIAGNOSIS? Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is often mistaken for Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. People typically go through 18 months and 3 doctors to get a correct diagnosis. Learn what to do about it.

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6 Tips on Repetitive Questions Due to Dementia

October 7, 2025 No Comments

“WHAT TIME IS IT?” Repetitive questions from dementia trigger frustration and anxiety in caregiver and patient. At a loss as to how to deal with it? Check out these UCLA Health tips.

Talk Therapy for Dementia

October 2, 2025 1 Comment

Talk therapy may improve symptoms of depression for people with dementia, providing hope for those who typically do not benefit from antidepressant medication.

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A Good Night’s Sleep Clears Alzheimer’s Tau

January 30, 2026

A research study finds when young healthy men had a full, uninterrupted night of rest, their blood levels showed a reduced level of tau, the biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease. The level was higher when they lost just one night of sleep. Learn more.

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Could Omega-3 in Midlife Lessen Early-Onset Dementia Risk?

January 30, 2026

Higher midlife omega-3 levels were linked to lower early-onset dementia risk. It’s not proof — but it’s a meaningful signal worth paying attention to.

What 400 Alzheimer’s Patients Gained From Leqembi and Kisunla

January 29, 2026

In a one-hour seminar, a leading neurologist answers the most important questions families ask about what these new therapies can realistically deliver — from effectiveness and safety to eligibility, infusion logistics, cost, and access.

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Senior-ER Improves Treatment for Elders

Hospital stays with dementia should focus on elder safety. See a special ER for seniors, equipped with brilliant features that speed comfort and care to this population.

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I Will Remind You

A deep promise to be there for an Alzheimer’s parent, this heartwarming song was written as a tribute to families facing dementia.

Sleep ‘Sweet Spot’ Keeps Brain Sharp

Too much sleep and too little sleep can contribute to cognitive decline, researchers report. Learn more.

Seeing the Same GP Improves Dementia Treatment

People with dementia who were consistently seen by the same General Practitioner (GP) are given fewer medicines and are less likely to be given medicines that can cause problems, according to researchers at University of Exeter. Learn more.