Plaque is the prime suspect behind Alzheimer’s. Amyloid-beta combines to form oligomers, which make up the plaque that clogs up the Alzheimer’s brain. Though we
VIDEO+ARTICLE: The A4 Study is a cutting-edge trial aimed at preventing Alzheimer’s. The clinical trial is testing normal adults who are at risk for the
Is there a way to speed up the search for an Alzheimer’s cure? “Drug repurposing” is one option. It takes drugs approved for one disease
VIDEO+ARTICLE: Harvard has discovered key capabilities of a gene regulator called “REST”. It seems to offer resistance against the toxic effects of Alzheimer’s. Can scientists
As researchers seek anti-Alzheimer’s pills, the evidence mounts that the best preventative is healthy living. Learn about two advanced studies that deepen our understanding of straightforward ways to
VIDEO & ARTICLE: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation improves memory. See the promise it holds for treating dementias such as Alzheimer’s, CTE or vascular dementia.
The future is looking good for drugs designed to combat Alzheimer’s disease. Learn about new knowledge that holds the potential to keep Alzheimer’s in check.
An Alzheimer’s vaccination called crenezumab just finished 2 trials. The drug showed clear, positive cognitive improvements in people with mild Alzheimer’s. Learn more about the
When geneticists think of Alzheimer’s, the first gene that comes to mind is APOe. Can its effect be stopped or at least dampened? The recent
VIDEO & ARTICLE: Why were people with rheumatoid arthritis getting less Alzheimer’s? Find out how the answer to this question has triggered an anti-Alzheimer’s trial
See how living with dementia can be a full and meaningful life, in this Virginia Film Festival movie. Watch innovative approaches in memory care communities that improve the well-being of residents.
Twenty percent of people over 65 have mild memory and thinking problems that don’t interfere with day-to-day life. Doctors call this MCI, short for Mild Cognitive Impairment. Find out more about what it is and what to do about it.
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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