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Can Hearing Aids Diminish Dementia?

November 13, 2023 3 Comments

Hearing loss and dementia may be linked, but there is a silver lining here.

Getting Up & Going with Early Alzheimer’s

November 12, 2023 1 Comment

See how Bob’s walking, talking, painting, getting up and going attitude makes him feel that, despite Alzheimer’s, there’s still a lot of good living to do.

CLR01 Beats Curcumin in Blocking Alzheimer’s

November 9, 2023 1 Comment

CLR01, a “molecular tweezer”, keeps brain proteins from the clumping, or aggregating, that causes Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s dementia. Find out why CLR01 has strong potential as a new treatment.

The Caregiver’s Perspective on Alzheimer’s

November 9, 2023 No Comments

PBS MOVIE: Caregivers share their diverse experiences of caring for loved ones in the world of dementia.

Ask for an Ultrasound Screening to Cut Vascular Dementia Risk in Half

November 8, 2023 5 Comments

Atherosclerotic plaque triggers vascular dementia. Ultrasound easily detects it and could cut rates in half. Learn how.

New Treatment for Chorea from Huntington’s Dementia

November 8, 2023 No Comments

Join HDSA for a research webinar, discussing the new FDA-approved medication for treatment of chorea associated with HD in adults.

Alzheimer’s & The Power of Music

November 7, 2023 4 Comments

Music’s effect on the brain fascinated neurologist Oliver Sacks, MD. His research led him to helping people with Alzheimer’s. Watch this best-selling author share how dementia, without exception, responds to music.

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5 Communication Tips for Dementia Caregivers

November 6, 2023 1 Comment

TALKING TO PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA IS VITAL when getting together. Check out 5 handy communication tips and books.

Amyloid PET Scan Coverage Approved at Last

November 5, 2023 1 Comment

Amyloid Scans diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s, at a hefty price. 11 years after FDA approval, Medicare can finally help.

vCJD: Brain shrinkage and deterioration occurs rapidly

Urine Samples Can Screen Against vCJD Dementia

November 2, 2023 No Comments

Mad Cow Disease spreads vCJD dementia. In this key study, a non-invasive urine sample test picked it up. Find out how this may stop vCJD in its tracks.

To Cure Alzheimer’s, Get Rid of Tau, Too

December 18, 2024

CNN VIDEO: An Alzheimer’s brain comes with two culprits: tangles of tau protein and plaque made of amyloid. Yesterday’s research focused on getting rid of amyloid. See how today’s new, cutting edge research is targeting tau, too.

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Holiday Hints for Families Living with Alzheimer’s

December 17, 2024

HOLIDAY PREPARINGS: Holiday tips to help caregivers & people with dementia visiting family, friends & neighbors.

Gerhard Leinenga at the Queensland Brain Institute in Brisbane, Australia.Credit: University of Queensland

Can Ultrasound Therapy Outwit Alzheimer’s Plaque?

December 16, 2024

A new study shows ultrasound improves memory even when amyloid plaque levels don’t improve. (Amyloid is the culprit behind Alzheimer’s.) Could ultrasound be the missing piece in the Alzheimer’s puzzle?

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85 with Dementia? Good Chance It’s HS-AGING, Not Alzheimer’s

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?

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A Grandchild for One Day Keeps Dementia Away

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?

“I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” By Dad with Dementia & Son

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!

Is Alzheimer’s Catchy?

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.