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At-home Smell Test Detects Alzheimer’s Risk

March 28, 2025 No Comments

A fascinating Smell-Test developed at Mass General Brigham may help determine your risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

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6 Strategies for Repetitive Questions in Dementia

March 19, 2025 No Comments

If your loved one asks the same thing over and over, you’re not alone. In this Careblazer video, learn:
✅ 3 reasons why they happen
✅ What NOT to say
✅ 6 simple techniques to handle this with less stress

Dr. William Lee: "This Repairs Blood Vessels."

Why Dementia May Start in Your Blood Vessels and How to Prevent It

March 14, 2025 No Comments

Is dementia connected to blood vessel damage? Can I reverse blood vessel damage? Can I slow down dementia? How can improving my diet combat memory loss? Watch Heart Expert William Li.

Teepa Snow, Dementia Care Specialist with Positive Approach to Care

It Looks Like Dementia, But It’s Treatable

March 7, 2025 No Comments

Teepa Snow, Dementia Care Specialist, shares what you need to know about conditions that can mimic dementia, but are actually reversible or treatable.

678 Nuns Contribute 30 Years of Dementia Patterns

March 3, 2025 No Comments

Read this 2025 update on “The Nun Study,” analyzing more than 30 years of aging and dementia patterns of 678 nuns from the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Then watch 2 videos that take you inside.

Why is it So Hard to Diagnose Dementia?

February 23, 2025 1 Comment

The Founder and CEO of The Brainwell Institute shares the deep understanding of cognitive function that’s needed for a good diagnosis of dementia. Learn what you need to know, in plain English.

New Youth Program Reaches Out to Alzheimer’s Residents

February 16, 2025 No Comments

Young high-schoolers visiting an Alzheimer’s Memory Center find out how little it takes to make a big difference. Handing out Valentine’s Cards to residents, see them brightening up everyone’s lives!

Rebecca is Living Well with Her Alzheimer’s

February 9, 2025 No Comments

INSPIRING: Former University of Denver Chancellor Rebecca Chopp was at a loss when her doctor told her to “live with joy” after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Pushing back against the hopelessness, she began pursuing a daily regimen of vigorous exercise, strict diet, intellectual and social engagement — all of which are giving her more time and more life.

Leqembi: Europe Checks It’s Safety; U.S. Approves Monthly Doses

February 3, 2025 No Comments

The EMA has announced its schedule for reviewing the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi (lecanemab) for use in Europe. Meanwhile, the U.S. FDA, which already approved the drug, is moving ahead with a new version that doses Leqembi in a better, more convenient fashion for those taking the drug over the long run.

How to Give Person-Centered Dementia Care

January 26, 2025 No Comments

What is person-centred dementia-care? See how professional and family caregivers should apply it daily, when caring for people living with dementia.

Grandparent with dementia, with daughter and grandchildren

Best Digital Photo Frames for Dementia

June 17, 2025

Looking for the best digital photo frame for a loved one with dementia? Many frames claim to be senior-friendly. We explore the Pix-Star series, rated best for its combination of features and value for the money.

Kindness does not leave you when you give it away, But in fact grows more abundant within your life.

Thought of the Week – Kindness Grows Abundant

June 17, 2025

Kindness does not leave you when you give it away,
But in fact grows more abundant within your life.

Rosemary Emulates Aricept & Donepezil

June 16, 2025

Rosemary naturally works like Aricept® (generic: donepezil), treating Alzheimer’s by blocking AChE. Learn about rosemary’s dementia-fighting benefits from Dr. J. Duke.

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85 with Dementia? Good Chance It’s HS-AGING, Not Alzheimer’s

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?

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A Grandchild for One Day Keeps Dementia Away

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?

“I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” By Dad with Dementia & Son

Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!

Is Alzheimer’s Catchy?

It looks like a sneeze cannot give anyone Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s abnormal disease proteins do spread from cell-to-cell, they are not “infectious”. Check out the facts.