Peter Berger

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

July 7, 2023 2 Comments

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

Leqembi Medication for Alzheimer's (Generic: Lecanemab)

Alzheimer’s Drug Leqembi Gets Full FDA and MEDICARE Approval

July 7, 2023 No Comments

First drug to modestly slow Alzheimer’s cognitive decline, based on 1,800 patients.

Digital Clock-Drawing Test Detects Alzheimer’s Ahead of Symptoms

July 6, 2023 No Comments

A new test that can be completed in less than three minutes enables simple, accurate detection of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s in cognitively normal adults, including those with no symptoms of dementia. Find out more.

Why Does Alzheimer’s First Attack the Neurons That Hold Our Memories?

July 5, 2023 No Comments

Scientists say the neurons responsible for transforming experiences into memories are always the first to go in Alzheimer’s. Now they’re taking a closer look to try to figure out why, and what to do about it.

Thought of the Week: Peace of Mind

July 4, 2023 No Comments

The 3 things we crave most in life, happiness, freedom & peace of mind, are always attained by giving them to someone else. The 3

A Good Night’s Sleep Clears Alzheimer’s Tau

July 3, 2023 No Comments

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.

What to Expect When Going for a Memory Diagnosis

July 3, 2023 No Comments

What to ask and expect when going for a memory, Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis.

Alzheimer’s Alphabet Activity

July 2, 2023 1 Comment

Here’s a good activity caregivers can use easily, contributed by one of our readers. It’s a simple game, great in mid-stage Alzheimer’s.

Experience 12 Minutes in Alzheimer’s on the Virtual Dementia Tour

July 2, 2023 3 Comments

A 12-minute virtual Alzheimer’s tour helps care professionals understand and teach more than they ever imagined about dementia. Learn what a loved one with dementia is going through. Find out what the “Community Edition” has to offer.

TheraPaws Brighten Dementia’s Loneliness

June 30, 2023 No Comments

Meet Marley, a THERAPAWS therapy dog, helping the elderly that suffer from dementia. See pet therapy at work.

102-year-old Florence with dementia playing the piano

102-Year-Old Beats Dementia with Music’s Magic

December 23, 2024

The memory of a 102-year-old woman with dementia is triggered by playing a piano every day. And boy does she play, changing the lives of all around her!

Why Ambulance & Taxi Drivers Rarely Get Alzheimer’s

December 23, 2024

How much protection can frequent spatial processing tasks offer against Alzheimer’s? Researchers in The British Medical Journal investigate.

Get to Know Your Brain’s Map

December 23, 2024

VIDEO: If you follow the news on Alzheimer’s research and treatment, it helps to know your brain’s basics. Watch Neurologist Tim Rittman explore the brain and how is works.