Peter Berger

100 Years Of Alzheimer’s Progress

April 27, 2022 2 Comments

ALZHEIMER’S HISTORY VIDEO: What progress have we made in the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia? What are the remaining challenges?

Handling Hallucinations & Visual Confusion in Dementia

April 26, 2022 1 Comment

VIDEO: Dementia can make it difficult to recognize familiar faces, or even trigger hallucinations. Lewy body dementia is particularly susceptible to such visual problems. Watch

Where Alzheimer’s Begins

April 26, 2022 12 Comments

3 ROOTS OF ALZHEIMER’S: Columbia University researchers have pinpointed 3 discoveries about Alzheimer’s: Where it starts Why it starts there How it spreads. Learn why

Alzheimer’s Agitation: Citalopram May Help

April 25, 2022 7 Comments

MEDICATION & TREATMENT VIDEO: Agitation is one of the most common symptoms of Alzheimer’s. See why citalopram may be effective in alleviating Alzheimer’s agitation and

A Message That Rises Above Alzheimer’s

April 25, 2022 No Comments

POWERFUL & INSPIRED VIDEO + LETTER: “The granddaughter of a conqueror” confronts Alzheimer’s with clear passion, letting it know how boldly a loving family can

Blueberry Vinegar Boosts Memory in Lab

April 24, 2022 1 Comment

NUTRITION: Blueberry vinegar may fight dementia by improving cognitive function. Learn about improvements to short-term memory in the lab as reported in The Journal of

Turn “No” into “Yes” in Dementia

April 22, 2022 No Comments

CARE-TIPS VIDEO + ARTICLE: A common frustration in Alzheimer’s is the propensity to say “no” to just about everything. Often, this is triggered by physical

Memory Slips – When to Worry, When Not

April 21, 2022 4 Comments

DIAGNOSIS TIP – VIDEO: Forgot the car keys, the day, or the name of that thing in your hand? Find out what’s normal aging and

Sense-of-Smell Alzheimer’s Test

April 21, 2022 1 Comment

DEMENTIA DIAGNOSTIC TESTS that measure the sense of smell may soon become common in neurologists’ offices. Find out why.

Muscling in on More Memory

April 20, 2022 No Comments

HEALTH RESEARCH: Can muscle strength gains really fight MCI? (MCI is Mild Cognitive Impairment, sometimes nicknamed “pre-Alzheimer’s”.) Check out this health tip from Australia’s “SMART

Person describing an Alzheimer's "Man-Shed"

“Alzheimer’s Sheds” offer productive activities in early-stage dementia. See one run by Alzheimer’s Australia NSW and the Australian Men’s Shed Association. See it reduce social isolation, while contributing to the community.

Get a Good Night’s Sleep to Get Rid of Alzheimer’s Plaque

August 22, 2024

Can something as simple as a good night’s sleep help prevent and even slow down Alzheimer’s?

Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2024

AAIC 2024: The Biggest Takeaways in Alzheimer’s Research

August 22, 2024

AAIC 2024 is the Alzheimer’s Association’s International Conference. The world’s leading scientists, researchers, and clinicians gather to discuss the latest discoveries and upcoming research. Ranging from new biomarker blood tests to VR technology, see exciting and promising news coming from the 2024 conference.