Giving-Voice-Chorus Sings Alzheimer’s Away
June 6, 2023
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Watch the huge “Giving Voice Chorus” come alive and rise above Alzheimer’s. Get inspired by the music that Alzheimer’s can’t shake.
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Memories Sharpen in Video Game Study
May 26, 2023
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Scientists at UC San Francisco have found a way to reverse some of the negative effects of aging on the brain, using a video game designed to improve cognitive control.
ADDF: What Works & What Doesn’t in Preventing Alzheimer’s
May 25, 2023
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Alzheimer’s prevention and memory conservation is on everyone’s health radar. Every year, we spend billions on related supplements and alternative medicines. To sort out what might work and what doesn’t, what’s safe and what’s dangerous, and how confident experts are in the science, check out ADDF’s brain-protection website, Cognitive Vitality.
Mind & Melody
May 23, 2023
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Meet the young musicians taking on Alzheimer’s through music!
Healing Gardens for Dementia
May 12, 2023
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A new study reveals the power of gardens in helping staff provide good care for dementia. See how gardens offer benefits that are low-cost, drug-free and refreshing to both patient and carer.
Vascular Dementia: What’s Anger Got to Do with It?
May 11, 2023
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Outbursts of anger may trigger strokes and other cardiovascular problems that are foundations of vascular dementia. The differences are not subtle, as angry people may be tripling their chances of a stroke leading to vascular dementia. Get the relevant details.
Hearing Aids Postpone Dementia for Seniors
May 4, 2023
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A groundbreaking study determined hearing aids reduce cognitive decline. The extensive research spanned 25 years and included over 3,000 people. Find out how much hearing aids help.
50% Less Memory Loss by Improving Sight & Hearing
April 27, 2023
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See how hearing aids and cataract surgery slow memory loss and fight cognitive decline. Learn what vision & hearing interventions can do to fight dementia.
CDK5 Blocker Has Remarkable Effect on Alzheimer’s
April 24, 2023
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A new peptide may hold potential as an Alzheimer’s treatment
Researchers say the CDK5 Blocker peptide blocks a hyperactive brain enzyme that contributes to the neurodegeneration seen in Alzheimer’s and other diseases.
Non-Drug Therapies Can Treat Depression in Dementia
April 20, 2023
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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.
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