Scott doesn’t remember his daughter or his wife, but he does remember the love they share. Watch how his daughter Bailey handles the situation in this CBS News presentation.
Researchers have found links between certain viral illnesses — like the flu — and the risk of Alzheimer’s. Learn more.
Do you ever wonder what it’s like for someone with dementia who needs to go food shopping? Chris Nelson can answer that question. Watch now.
Scientists at Ben-Gurion University developed VBIT-4, a small molecule for treating Alzheimer’s disease that has shown remarkable success in mouse models.
IDPs, a form of antioxidant contained in meat, are effective in relieving fatigue and preventing dementia. Learn more.
Frontotemporal Dementia, FTD, is the most common form of dementia in people under age 60. Why isn’t it better known?
The AlzoSure® Predict blood test can accurately identify individuals who will progress to Alzheimer’s within two years’ time. Learn more.
The AlzoSure® Blood Test can catch Alzheimer’s two years before symptoms appear. Its development could not be more timely. With FDA approval of lecanemab for Alzheimer’s, this accurate and economical screening tool will dramatically assist patients most likely to benefit from early treatment.
What does it feel like to be diagnosed and live with early-onset Alzheimer’s? Pam Montana and Chris Hannafan explain. Watch now.
Older adults who took a daily multivitamin showed higher scores in global cognition, memory and executive function, researchers found.
BOOK OF THE WEEK: Thoughtful Dementia Care is today’s best book on understanding the dementia experience. An easy-to-read, sensitive portrayal of managing the world of dementia.
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.
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