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The Alzheimer’s Garden

July 30, 2023 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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Alzheimer’s & Dementia Weekly

July 30, 2023 No Comments

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Think It’s Dementia? Good Chance It’s Not

July 28, 2023 No Comments

Memory failing? New research shows you may need help, but not for dementia. Memory slips, stress and fatigue are growing in people with healthy memory.

My Forgetfulness: Alzheimer’s or Normal Aging?

July 27, 2023 No Comments

People worry about becoming forgetful. Is it the first sign of Alzheimer’s or just the passing years? After all, forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. Check out these quick ways to tell the difference.

I Am My Father’s Keeper

July 26, 2023 No Comments

A personal diary of a daughter with a medical background that chronicles her journey while caring for her father with Alzheimer’s, and gives the reader the gift of both perspectives, that of a loving daughter and the trained professional.

Curing Alzheimer’s by Fixing Proteins, Not Clearing Them

July 26, 2023 No Comments

Scientists say restoring a brain protein, not removing amyloid plaques, should be the target of Alzheimer’s dementia therapies. The researchers said treatment might lie in normalizing the levels of a specific brain protein.

Thought of the Week: Miracle

July 25, 2023 1 Comment

The miracle is this:The more we share,The more we have.

A Better Place

July 25, 2023 No Comments

Listen as country singer Glen Campbell reflects on his life in his song, “A Better Place,” during his battle with Alzheimer’s.

Can Alzheimer’s Be Treated with Iron-Modifying Drugs?

July 24, 2023 No Comments

Dietary iron is an essential element in the brain. That’s why it is critical to understand how it affects Alzheimer’s. Researchers used advanced X-ray techniques to take a giant step forward in understanding iron chemistry in amyloid plaque, the main culprit behind Alzheimer’s. Learn more about their exciting new insights.

How Do Education & Brain Exercise Prevent Alzheimer’s?

July 23, 2023 No Comments

Researchers find education and intellectual stimulation appear to activate a genetic program in the brain that promotes resistance to cognitive decline. Find out more.

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Can Your Memory Go Completely?

December 30, 2024

As long as you’re awake, take comfort in knowing that it is simply not possible to lose your memory completely. Learn about different types of memory, what types are affected by memory loss and which types are protected.

Thought of the Week: That Little Candle

December 30, 2024

How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed on a weary world. William Shakespeare

3 Studies Urge Free Dementia Tests

December 29, 2024

A trio of key studies identified predictors of dementia risk, the benefits of detecting cognitive impairment early and identified barriers to routine cognitive screening in older adults, such as cost. See their recommendations.