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5-Minute Pen & Paper Dementia Test

June 8, 2023 1 Comment

A quick and effective 3 to 5 minute dementia test produces results comparable to “gold standard” dementia tests used by clinicians.

Infrared Sensor Spots Alzheimer’s 17 Years Before Symptoms

June 1, 2023 No Comments

A new sensor has been developed that can detect Alzheimer’s more than a decade before symptoms appear. Learn more.

Fooling the Doctor: Cognitive-Reserve Hides Alzheimer’s

May 25, 2023 7 Comments

Don Hayen is a retired doctor, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 71. But that diagnosis took way too long. Find out how his “cognitive reserve” fooled his doctors. See why he sure wished it hadn’t.

5 Types of Dementia in 8 Minutes

May 18, 2023 No Comments

In this “Overview for Med Students”, we talk about some of the most common types of dementia.

Discovery of Biomarker Could Predict Alzheimer’s in Blood Test

May 12, 2023 2 Comments

A certain protein in the blood can be used to predict the eventual appearance of Alzheimer’s. Will this allow for early intervention?

Diagnosing Lewy Body Dementia is Tricky But Vital

May 11, 2023 13 Comments

Fifty percent of people with Lewy Body Dementia said they were originally misdiagnosed with a type of dementia such as Alzheimer’s. Find out how LBD is exquisitely sensitive to certain medications, and why an early, accurate diagnosis is critical.

6 Early Signs of Dementia & Foods to Head it Off

May 7, 2023 No Comments

What are the six signs of early dementia, and how can Vitamin B1 help head it off? Dr. Eric Berg explains.

Lewy Body Dementia: Is It PDD or DLB?

May 5, 2023 5 Comments

LEWY BODY DEMENTIA is the second most common dementia as well as dementia’s most misdiagnosed type. Yet diagnosing it correctly is crucial for proper treatment. Learn about the 2 types of LBD, as well as types of dementia for which doctors mistake it.

What To Do When You Have Trouble Remembering

May 4, 2023 No Comments

FORGETFUL? Is it normal aging or a real problem? Learn 9 things you can do about it. Compare 5 serious memory problems against normal forgetfulness.

Picking Up the Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s

April 28, 2023 2 Comments

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.

At-home Smell Test Detects Alzheimer’s Risk

March 28, 2025

A fascinating Smell-Test developed at Mass General Brigham may help determine your risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

Art Tours for Alzheimer’s

March 27, 2025

ALZHEIMER’S & ART – VIDEO: Art helps people with Alzheimer’s enjoy the moment. The “Contemporary Journeys” program shows, it’s a life that can still offer both great joy and meaningful experiences – through the power of art. Kate McDonald of Twin Cities PBS in Minneapolis reports.

Bill Gates: “Data could hold the key to stopping Alzheimer’s”

March 26, 2025

The good news is that a new initiative called ADDI is pooling research data to accelerate curing Alzheimer’s. Watch Bill Gates on the Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative.