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What is Posterior Cortical Atrophy?

July 13, 2023 No Comments

Posterior Cortical Atrophy, or PCA, is a specific form of Alzheimer’s that affects the back of the brain.
Author Terry Pratchett was diagnosed with it.

Seeing the Same GP Improves Dementia Treatment

July 12, 2023 No Comments

People with dementia who were consistently seen by the same General Practitioner (GP) are given fewer medicines and are less likely to be given medicines that can cause problems, according to researchers at University of Exeter. Learn more.

Sleep ‘Sweet Spot’ Keeps Brain Sharp

July 12, 2023 No Comments

Too much sleep and too little sleep can contribute to cognitive decline, researchers report. Learn more.

I Will Remind You

July 11, 2023 No Comments

A deep promise to be there for an Alzheimer’s parent, this heartwarming song was written as a tribute to families facing dementia.

Thought of the Week: True Strength

July 11, 2023 1 Comment

Anyone can give up,It’s the easiest thing in the world to do.But to hold it togetherWhen everyone else would understandIf you fell apart,That’s true strength.

Memory & Amyloid

July 10, 2023 2 Comments

Amyloid is one of the leading culprits behind Alzheimer’s. Scientists know it damages memory by killing brain cells. Now research reveals how amyloid triggers memory loss in perfectly healthy brain cells as well. Learn more about how Alzheimer’s develops.

Basil May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

July 10, 2023 No Comments

A preclinical study finds that a natural component in basil reduces neurotoxicity in the Alzheimer’s brain. Learn more.

For My Alzheimer’s Mum, We Made a Supermarket at Home

July 9, 2023 4 Comments

See joy shine in Mum, 87, despite Alzheimer’s, as her family transforms their home into Mum’s supermarket, stocked with grocery favorites.

Taking a Walk Improves Brain Health

July 9, 2023 No Comments

Getting out into the fresh air and taking a walk does good things for your brain and well-being, researchers say.

Get a Good Night’s Sleep to Get Rid of Alzheimer’s Plaque

July 7, 2023 2 Comments

Can something as simple as a good night’s sleep help prevent and even slow down Alzheimer’s?

3 Battery-Operated Dementia Clocks

April 7, 2025

If your loved one asks a little too often, “What’s the time?” “What day is it?”, easily solve the problem with these Battery-Operated Dementia-Calendar-Clocks. No wires, hang them on any wall, stand them on any table.

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PCA Affects Vision Before Memory in Alzheimer’s

April 6, 2025

Why can vision loss come before memory loss in 10% of Alzheimer’s? A new study shows Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA), a type of Alzheimer’s, distributes proteins differently.