DRINKING beet juice can increase blood flow to the brain in older adults. The way beet juice does this holds great potential for combating dementia.
The FDA Advisory Committee’s endorsement of Leqembi paves way for traditional approval, ushers in a new era for Alzheimer’s
Researchers in London and Paris report staying in touch with friends and family in midlife activates centers of the brain that involve language and memory. It could be linked to better cognitive health.
A young Chinese prodigy determined to help his grandmother with Alzheimer’s invented an AI mini-computer to help her recognize family members and find the way home.
A quick and effective 3 to 5 minute dementia test produces results comparable to “gold standard” dementia tests used by clinicians.
Walking groups are found to be one of the best and easiest ways to boost health and fight conditions such as dementia.
Researchers in Seattle, Washington have discovered that cataract surgery is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia, and specifically a lower risk of Alzheimer’s.
Watch the huge “Giving Voice Chorus” come alive and rise above Alzheimer’s. Get inspired by the music that Alzheimer’s can’t shake.
Researchers in New York found a gene that links cerebrovascular disease and Alzheimer’s.
Nanodevices are the newest weapon in medicine’s growing arsenal to fight Alzheimer’s. They capture dangerous peptides before they can assemble to form Alzheimer’s plaques in the brain.
4 tips to improve communication with a loved one who has a dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis. These tips foster understanding and create a calm, supportive environment. Watch and learn how to navigate challenging moments with care and compassion.
DIET VIDEO: Lutein is the only food antioxidant “significantly related to BETTER COGNITION”. It also reduces dementia risk. Our brain sponges up lutein from our diet, way more than other brain nutrients. See how it works. Learn what to eat.
High sugar intake leads to insulin resistance, fatigue, concentration issues and increased risk of dementia. Get the dietary facts and see the book, “Upgrade Your Brain.”
SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
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?
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?
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!
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This site was inspired by my Mom’s autoimmune dementia.
It is a place where we separate out the wheat from the chafe, the important articles & videos from each week’s river of news. Google gets a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia every 7 minutes. That can overwhelm anyone looking for help. This site filters out, focuses on and offers only the best information. It has helped hundreds of thousands of people since it debuted in 2007. Thanks to our many subscribers for your supportive feedback.
The site is dedicated to all those preserving the dignity of the community of people living with dementia.
Peter Berger, Editor