3 ROOTS OF ALZHEIMER’S: Columbia University researchers have pinpointed 3 discoveries about Alzheimer’s: Where it starts Why it starts there How it spreads. Learn why
DIAGNOSIS TIP – VIDEO: Forgot the car keys, the day, or the name of that thing in your hand? Find out what’s normal aging and
VIDEO: Dr. Gayatri Devi (Neurologist and author of The Spectrum of Hope: An Optimistic and New Approach to Alzheimer’s) explains the role of genetics in
BETTER COMMUNICATION: Which words are easier and harder for people with dementia? When finding the right word or comprehending a complex phrase becomes difficult, helpful
ANIMATION VIDEO – UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA: Nature Neuroscience takes us inside the brain to explore the cells, molecules and mechanisms involved in Alzheimer’s onset and progression
HEALTH SEMINAR – VIDEO: Can Alzheimer’s be prevented? Some call prevention a false hope. Not Professor Gary Small, MD, Director of UCLA’s Longevity Center. If
DIAGNOSIS VIDEO: A down-to-Earth, plain English explanation of the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Incredible images taken by the world’s largest synchrotron exposed a missing link in the early-Alzheimer’s cascade. They imply new drugs may do better stabilizing amyloid
PROGRESS: Bill Gates donated $100,000,000 to Alzheimer’s research. Here is an excerpt from his post, “What I Learned at Work This Year,” on positive trends
GOOD VIDEO: Hear a clear explanation of the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia. Watch this video from Emory University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center to see
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Diagnosing the right dementia type often takes months. It can make a big difference. Mayo Clinic’s AI tool identifies 9 dementia types, including Alzheimer’s, with one scan — a transformative advance in early, accurate diagnosis.
INCLUDES PRINTABLE CAREGIVER RESOURCE: Can an old song brighten the day of people with dementias such as Alzheimer’s? Can a childhood memory help bring back clarity and connection? An uplifting study offers useful answers.
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.
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