VIDEO: “This is really a matter of choosing to invest in Alzheimer’s research now, or choosing to pay-up in a big way later on. Clearly,
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK VIDEO & ARTICLE: One press of Lively’s orange button gets help from friends, family or 911. The new waterproof watch for
VIDEO: World-famous singer Glenn Campbell is living with Alzheimer’s at a memory support facility in Nashville. See Kim Campbell discuss her family’s team effort to
MEDICINE VIDEO: Will pharmacies run out of Namenda-IR® for Alzheimer’s? Namenda’s manufacturer is appealing for their right to pull it from pharmacy shelves. This would
VIDEO: See Amy speak with humor and candor on the various ways Alzheimer’s has touched her life. Share in her passion as she advocates for
VIDEO: CTE Dementia is football’s big brain risk. That’s why Chris Borland, one of the most promising rookies in the NFL (National Football League), announced
MEDICATION TRIALS: Although Astra Zeneca’s AZD05030 disappointed cancer researchers, it surprisingly blocked the damage caused by Alzheimer’s plaque. Learn about the speed with which this
VIDEO + ARTICLE: For 25 years, researchers tried curing Alzheimer’s by clearing amyloid plaque. While plaque is a problem, is it merely Alzheimer’s cargo, while
VIDEO: “For the first time I think we have a chance to really change the course of Alzheimer’s disease,” says Dr. Reisa Sperling. She’s leading
VIDEO: Restaurateur B. Smith testifies before a Senate committee on the need for more research on Alzheimer’s Disease.
Looking for the best digital photo frame for a loved one with dementia? Many frames claim to be senior-friendly. We explore the Pix-Star series, rated best for its combination of features and value for the money.
Kindness does not leave you when you give it away,
But in fact grows more abundant within your life.
Rosemary naturally works like Aricept® (generic: donepezil), treating Alzheimer’s by blocking AChE. Learn about rosemary’s dementia-fighting benefits from Dr. J. Duke.
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