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Explaining Alzheimer’s to Children

July 27, 2014 No Comments

BOOK OF THE WEEK: Why Did Grandma Put Her Underwear in the Refrigerator? Alzheimer’s is confusing for children to grasp. This book takes a very

Rate of Alzheimer’s Drops in USA

July 20, 2014 No Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE – ALZHEIMER’S INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: While the sheer number of people with Alzheimer’s continues to rise with the growing population of American elders,

Attacking Alzheimer’s Through the Nose

July 16, 2014 No Comments

The BBB (blood-brain barrier) has long blocked many oral drugs from getting to the brain. Nose-to-brain delivery of Alzheimer’s drugs is a breakthrough technique that

“Brain Shuttle” Slips Alzheimer’s Antibodies into the Brain

July 13, 2014 2 Comments

Roche’s “Brain Shuttle” technology is helping antibodies fight Alzheimer’s. The body’s “Blood-Brain Barrier” blocks antibodies from getting to an Alzheimer’s brain. Learn how the Roche

Strokefinder Microwave Helmet Diagnoses Strokes Right in the Ambulance

June 29, 2014 No Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE Stroke causes vascular dementia. Strokefinder enables earlier diagnosis than current methods, improving the possibility to counteract brain damage. See how.

Huntington’s Dementia Problem Fixed in Mice

June 29, 2014 No Comments

Researchers discovered how genetic mutations in Huntington’s disease kill brain cells. Learn why this discovery may be relevant to other types of dementia, as well.

Can “Chicken Soup” Offer Healing to Alzheimer’s?

June 22, 2014 No Comments

VIDEO Amy Newmark talks to Dr. Manny about her book, “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living With Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias,” which shares stories of

Paint & Other Solvents Increase Brain Risk by 65%

June 22, 2014 5 Comments

At work, we are sometimes exposed to paint, glue or degreaser fumes. Learn why protection is essential, as people may experience memory and thinking problems

Breakthrough in Brain Repair

June 9, 2014 3 Comments

Penn State’s Professor Chen has developed an innovative model of regenerating neurons in Alzheimer’s. Learn how Dr. Chen hopes to develop this further in the

A Caregiver’s Guide to Lewy Body Dementia

May 18, 2014 No Comments

BOOK OF THE WEEK This brilliant guide received the Caregiver Friendly Award from Today’s Caregiver Magazine. Lewy Body Dementia is the 2nd leading cause of

Grandparent with dementia, with daughter and grandchildren

Best Digital Photo Frames for Dementia

June 17, 2025

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.

Thought of the Week – Kindness Grows Abundant

June 17, 2025

Kindness does not leave you when you give it away,
But in fact grows more abundant within your life.

Rosemary Emulates Aricept & Donepezil

June 16, 2025

Rosemary naturally works like Aricept® (generic: donepezil), treating Alzheimer’s by blocking AChE. Learn about rosemary’s dementia-fighting benefits from Dr. J. Duke.