Peter Berger

Afternoon Naps Linked to Better Mental Agility

April 24, 2023 1 Comment

A regular afternoon nap seemed to be associated with better cognitive performance in a study of healthy seniors living in China.

What is Dementia Like? Find Out.

April 23, 2023 No Comments

What does it actually feel like when one has some form of dementia? Four millennials with dementia in their families find out in a real, visceral way on a special tour.

Diet’s Effect on 500,000 British Brains

April 21, 2023 No Comments

Our change in diet has been proposed as being the underlying reason for the dramatic increase in the prevalence of Type II diabetes that we are observing worldwide in our time. What’s that doing to our brains?

Why Each Alzheimer’s Patient is Different

April 20, 2023 No Comments

Spend time with Alzheimer’s patients and you quickly learn, “If you met one person with Alzheimer’s, you met one person with Alzheimer’s.” Each patient’s journey is unique. Researchers have uncovered one reason why: Memories are like fingerprints. Learn how the brain creates “memory fingerprints” and how this may lead to new, better Alzheimer’s treatments.

Non-Drug Therapies Can Treat Depression in Dementia

April 20, 2023 No Comments

Non-drug therapies, such as exercise, appear to be as, or more, effective than drugs for reducing symptoms of depression in people with dementia, says a team of international researchers.

PBM Immune Cells Clear Brain Waste

April 19, 2023 No Comments

Immune cells work to remove toxic compounds that build up in the brain, including amyloid beta plaques associated with Alzheimer’s, according to a mouse study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

Thought of the Week: What You Do

April 19, 2023 1 Comment

Oh, my friend, it’s not what they take away from you that counts- It’s what you do with what you have left. ~Hubert Humphrey~

The “B-Sharp Program” Treats Alzheimer’s with Music

April 18, 2023 No Comments

There’s fresh hope for people with Alzheimer’s in a new music program. It’s called, “B-Sharp”. See why.

B3 Blocks Alzheimer’s, Boosts Memory & Mood

April 17, 2023 3 Comments

BETTER MEMORY AND BEHAVIOR, with reduced levels of Alzheimer’s tau, were achieved in the lab by supplementing drinking water with nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3. Learn what these important results mean to Alzheimer’s.

Tips on Engaging Someone with Alzheimer’s

April 16, 2023 6 Comments

Activities are a cornerstone to dementia health. Watch now for some great tips on how to keep people with Alzheimer’s engaged.

CAPSLL Preserves Memories for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Families

December 1, 2024

Discover how CAPSLL’s personalized interview experiences help families capture and preserve the cherished stories of loved ones facing Alzheimer’s and dementia, ensuring their legacies endure for future generations.

Walnuts Fight Alzheimer’s

November 29, 2024

DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE: Walnuts fight Alzheimer’s in a big way in the lab. Learn how walnuts appear to have a beneficial effect in reducing risk, delaying onset, slowing progression and preventing Alzheimer’s.

Mary Maxwell entertaining Thanksgiving audience

A Big Thanksgiving Laugh from A Little Old Lady

November 28, 2024

FUNNY VIDEO – HAPPY THANKSGIVING: Mary Maxwell, a diminutive “little old lady,” shines a very funny light on the foibles of aging, to the delight of an audience filled with senior-care experts.