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Mothering Mother

May 5, 2022 No Comments

BOOK OF THE WEEK: This compelling personal memoir chronicles the author’s decision not to put her mother, who has Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, in “one

10 Signs & Symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia

May 3, 2022 14 Comments

DIAGNOSIS: Learn to spot Lewy body dementia (LBD). LBD is the most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s. Find out the symptoms that make LBD different.

Healthy Mitochondria Could Stop Alzheimer’s

May 2, 2022 No Comments

MITOCHONDRIA ARE THE ENERGY-PRODUCING powerhouses of our brain cells. Groundbreaking research discovered that boosting mitochondria defenses enables cells to not only protect themselves, but to

Hippocampal-Sparing Alzheimer’s Goes Dangerously Misdiagnosed

May 1, 2022 2 Comments

MAYO CLINIC DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE: Hundreds of thousands of people with Hippocampal-Sparing Alzheimer’s go misdiagnosed. With a correct diagnosis, existing medicines can do more.

Saffron Chicken

May 1, 2022 2 Comments

RECIPE: In a double-blind study, saffron spice beat out placebo in treating symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Try this brain-healthy saffron chicken dish.

The Stress of Caring for Lewy Body Dementia

April 29, 2022 5 Comments

TEEPA SNOW VIDEO: See why Lewy Body dementia (LBD) poses special caregiving challenges. Learn how LBD differs from Alzheimer’s. Watch Teepa demonstrate unique stresses in

30% Less Dementia Risk After Cataract Removal

April 29, 2022 No Comments

PREVENTION VIDEO + ARTICLE: Researchers find that for those who need it, cataract removal can mean lowering one’s risk of developing dementia by 30%. Learn

Easy Dementia Test

April 28, 2022 1 Comment

DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + WRITTEN SELF-TEST: Doctors have a better chance of treating Alzheimer’s if it is caught early. CBS NEWS Dr. Max Gomez reports on

Harvard’s Dr. Tanzi on Diet & Alzheimer’s Risk

April 27, 2022 11 Comments

DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE: Harvard’s Dr. Rudolph Tanzi, world-renowned Alzheimer’s researcher, explores lowering risk. Topics include turmeric, vegetarianism, coconut oil and what he applies to

100 Years Of Alzheimer’s Progress

April 27, 2022 2 Comments

ALZHEIMER’S HISTORY VIDEO: What progress have we made in the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia? What are the remaining challenges?

Town Halls: Discovering The New World of Alzheimer’s Day Care

September 12, 2024

ACTIVITIES VIDEO + ARTICLE: A one-of-a-kind Alzheimer’s center inspires and stimulate memories for people living with dementia.

The Dementia Environment in a Care Home

September 10, 2024

People living with dementia can experience changed perception, often resulting in visual misinterpretation and disorientation –but simple changes in the environment can help.

Why is Alzheimer’s Called Type-3 Diabetes?

September 9, 2024

Neurologist Jason Morangales offers a plain-English discussion on the famous Alzheimer’s nickname, “Type-3 Diabetes”. Learn about its connection to nutritional brain health.

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Big Cup, Little Man: Picking Up the Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s

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