Peter Berger

Aduhelm for Alzheimer’s Discontinued. Is Leqembi Any Better?

February 6, 2024 No Comments

Biogen reprioritize resources allocated to ADUHELM® to advance LEQEMBI®.

Elder Man in Black Jacket Sitting Inside Car

Convincing Drivers with Dementia to Hand in the Keys

February 5, 2024 No Comments

TEEPA VIDEOS: Half of all drivers over 65 who died in traffic accidents had Alzheimer’s symptoms. Watch Teepa demonstrate how to get your loved on to hand in the keys.

Brain doing physical exercise (Illustration)

5-Minute Brain-Wakeup Exercise (The Memory Foundation)

January 31, 2024 8 Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Studies show this 5-minute workout wakes up your brain cells by exercising the right body muscles. Rated as a top exercise for people aged 50+, it’s low-impact and highly effective. Go ahead, it’s easy!

BrainSee tests possible Alzheimer's man, hugged by his wife

BrainSee Alzheimer’s Test Gets FDA Approval

January 30, 2024 1 Comment

The BrainSee Alzheimer’s Test represents a cost-lowering advancement in diagnostics. It offers a fully non-invasive, convenient, and globally accessible screening solution.

Thought of the Week: Just Breathe

January 29, 2024 3 Comments

Just Breathe

Mother supporting grandmother with dementia, on wooden park bench, browsing mobile phone

Differences in Lewy Body Dementia

January 29, 2024 1 Comment

EXCELLENT GUIDE ON LEWY BODY DEMENTIA (LBD). Commonly misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, you can prevent devastating results by learning how to spot key differences.

Nurse checking with an Alzheimer's caregiver

When Diagnosing Alzheimer’s, Diagnose the Caregiver’s Health, Too

January 27, 2024 2 Comments

PAY EXTRA ATTENTION to the care-partner’s health during Alzheimer’s.
With a quick inquiry, nurses and doctors can easily spot caregivers needing enhanced support. Find out how simple & essential this can be.

Alzheimer’s Lesson 1: Love is Ever Evolving

January 26, 2024 No Comments

SHORT FILM: When a ski trip is delayed for a quick visit to a Mom with Alzheimer’s, one precious moment sheds light on everything.

Teepa Snow, Dementia Expert, explaining the Amber stage of Alzheimer's

Teepa Uses Gems to Illustrate the Stages of Alzheimer’s

January 22, 2024 No Comments

Communicating a person’s stage of dementia helps everyone give better care. Expert Teepa Snow uses gems to visualize those stages and emphasize the abilities patients still have. Learn this powerful tool.

Why Does Exercise Slow Alzheimer’s Onset?

January 22, 2024 2 Comments

What happened to brain networks and connectivity in older adults walking four days a week on a treadmill?

12 Top Dementia Care Tips

February 17, 2025

Check out these top 12 care tips to assist people with dementia. Great for family, friends and professionals!

Thought of the Week: Lincoln & Life

February 17, 2025

And in the end,
It’s not the years in your life that count.
It’s the life in your years.
(Abraham Lincoln)

New Youth Program Reaches Out to Alzheimer’s Residents

February 16, 2025

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!