VIDEO+ARTICLE: Kenneth S. Kosik traced an Alzheimer’s gene mutation to a 16th century founder. See him solve this puzzle of the past and show why this can help the future.
In “SUNDOWNING SYNDROME,” people with dementia show high levels of anxiety, agitation, overactivity and delirium. It typically occurs in late afternoon and evening, before their normal time to go to bed. Learn how brain biology explains “sundowning.”
Ever walk into a room with some purpose in mind, only to forget what it was? It turns out, doors themselves are to blame for these strange memory lapses. Can this contribute to dementia’s wandering, confusion and problems with traveling?
Every day may not be good… But there’s something good in every day.
Watch this uniquely clear overview of the steps you can take to diagnose or prevent most types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s.
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Everyone knows Alzheimer’s is not catchy, but a new study shows it might be “transmissible”. Learn the difference and find out what it means to research.
Lecanemab, the newest Alzheimer’s drug, is getting a boost by focusing ultrasound waves on the blood-brain barrier. Learn more about this next step in delivering better Alzheimer’s treatments.
BOOK OF THE WEEK: The Editors of Brain Games for Adults put together this book of original picture puzzles. The variety of brain teasers make this a perfect gift for people living with dementia.
New lab research shows high-sugar diets block brain cells performing anti-Alzheimer’s “housekeeping”. How strong is this diet-dementia link?
We are all broken. That’s how the light gets in. Ernest Hemingway
A trio of key studies identified predictors of dementia risk, the benefits of detecting cognitive impairment early and identified barriers to routine cognitive screening in older adults, such as cost. See their recommendations.
BRAIN-HEALTHY RECIPE: Ring in the New Year in style and moderation with this tantalizing sangria.
NEW YEAR’S TIP: New Year’s Eve can still be a fun, enjoyable experience for loved ones with dementia. It’s a perfect moment to reflect on past moments that warmed the soul.
Learn how reminiscing makes for a great activity.
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!
It looks like a sneeze cannot give anyone Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s abnormal disease proteins do spread from cell-to-cell, they are not “infectious”. Check out the facts.
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