AI vs. Daffodils: Crafting a Cheaper Alzheimer’s Drug
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Galantamine treats Alzheimer’s. Artificial intelligence and biosensors may pave the way to make this drug faster and cheaper.
Guest Post
Maude’s Awards Applications Open Until May 13
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Awards recognize and reward innovative care for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease
Daily Feature
Alzheimer’s Misdiagnosis # 5: Lyme Disease
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DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE:
Country music legend Kris Kristofferson Alzheimer’s misdiagnosis ruined his career. Turned out he had Lyme disease. Learn about his remarkable recovery and the signs to look for.
Magnesium’s Importance to Brain Health
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DIET: MAGNESIUM appears to do more to maintain brain health, prevent cognitive impairment (CI), and fight Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), than previously thought. Learn how.
Sweet Dreams Decrease Dementia
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: People who get more REM sleep get less dementia. REM sleep is when dreaming occurs. Learn about the stages of sleep and their dementia links.
Aphasia in Dementia: Word Jumbles
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Aphasia affects a person’s ability to communicate. It affects language functions, such as speaking, understanding what others say, and naming common objects. Learn its causes, types and a few tips.
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Before You Take The Alzheimer’s Blood Test, Watch This!
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Want a blood test to screen for Alzheimer’s? See what you MUST know before you do. It’s not just a simple yes or no – your lifestyle, finances and mental peace hang in the balance.
Welcome, About This Site
This site was inspired by my Mom’s autoimmune dementia.
It is a place where we separate out the wheat from the chafe, the important articles & videos from each week’s river of news. Google gets a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia every 7 minutes. That can overwhelm anyone looking for help. This site filters out, focuses on and offers only the best information. it has helped hundreds of thousands of people since it debuted in 2007. Thanks to our many subscribers for your supportive feedback.
The site is dedicated to all those preserving the dignity of the community of people living with dementia.
Peter Berger, Editor
What is it?
Diagnosis
Alzheimer’s Misdiagnosis # 5: Lyme Disease
April 24, 2024
DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE:
Country music legend Kris Kristofferson Alzheimer’s misdiagnosis ruined his career. Turned out he had Lyme disease. Learn about his remarkable recovery and the signs to look for.
Before You Take The Alzheimer’s Blood Test, Watch This!
April 18, 2024
Want a blood test to screen for Alzheimer’s? See what you MUST know before you do. It’s not just a simple yes or no – your lifestyle, finances and mental peace hang in the balance.
Exploring Lewy Body Dementia
April 10, 2024
VIDEO + ARTICLE: Lewy Body dementia is frequently mistaken for Alzheimer’s. That’s dangerous, as Lewy Body dementia requires different medications and unique caregiving techniques. Explore this common type of dementia.
10 Types of Dementia
March 25, 2024
DEMENTIA is a group of symptoms common to over 50 disorders. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. Learn about the 10 most common types of dementia.
Quality of Life
Alzheimer’s Misdiagnosis # 5: Lyme Disease
April 24, 2024
How Dorseters Live Well with Dementia
March 15, 2024
BRAIN HEALTH
Diet
And Prevention
Magnesium’s Importance to Brain Health
April 23, 2024
DIET: MAGNESIUM appears to do more to maintain brain health, prevent cognitive impairment (CI), and fight Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), than previously thought. Learn how.
Sweet Dreams Decrease Dementia
April 22, 2024
VIDEO + ARTICLE: People who get more REM sleep get less dementia. REM sleep is when dreaming occurs. Learn about the stages of sleep and their dementia links.
“Still Alice” Author: 7 Ways to Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk
April 15, 2024
RESISTING ALZHEIMER’S VIDEO: “Still Alice” author & neuroscientist Lisa Genova shares the latest science investigating dementia. See promising research on what to do to build an Alzheimer’s-resistant brain.
Brain-Healthy Curry Chickpea Wraps
April 12, 2024
Turmeric, a main ingredient in curry, is the spice of choice in fighting and preventing dementia. It’s popular in India, which has one of the world’s lowest rates of dementia. Try this delicious curry-filled wrap.
Fish Oil & Improvements in Cognitive Decline & Brain Shrinkage
April 2, 2024
DIET & NUTRITION: ADNI (Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative) is a massive research project. ADNI showed fish oil supplements offer improvements in cognitive decline and brain atrophy. Learn how.
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Progressing to a Cure
Research
Magnesium’s Importance to Brain Health
DIET: MAGNESIUM appears to do more to maintain brain health, prevent cognitive impairment (CI), and fight Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), than previously thought. Learn how.
AI vs. Daffodils: Crafting a Cheaper Alzheimer’s Drug
Galantamine treats Alzheimer’s. Artificial intelligence and biosensors may pave the way to make this drug faster and cheaper.
Today’s Brains are 6% Larger with 20% Less Dementia
A long, long time ago (1930), brains were smaller. Are today’s bigger brains connected to improvements in rates of dementia?
A Dementia Haven in Thailand
At Thailand’s Vivo Bene Dementia Resort, pampering is the priority. This special report for 60 MINUTES asks, why can’t there be facilities like Vivo Bene in Australia?
Unpacking Ways to Help Dementia
Treatments & Therapies
Leqembi for Alzheimer’s: Patient and Doctor Hopeful After First 6 Months
The first doses of the newly approved Alzheimer’s drug “Leqembi” were administered in Louisville. More than 100 people have signed up since then. See why.
Spectris™ Headset: Treat Alzheimer’s with Gamma Waves
See why Cognito’s headset received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for addressing cognitive and functional symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s.
Razadyne For Alzheimer’s: Improves Thinking, Lifespan
MEDICATION: Razadyne (generic galantamine) is an FDA-Approved daffodil extract for Alzheimer’s. Learn how it significantly lowered mortality & eased cognitive decline.
The Store
Caregivers Delight: 31-Day Pill Organizer, 4 Times a Day
March 21, 2024
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Caregivers love this pill box, as do patients and professionals. Simply fill it once a month. Roomy, simple, ingenious.
The Reel Truth: Senior’s Home Abuse Caught on Camera
March 20, 2024
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PREVENTING ELDER ABUSE VIDEO:
How trustworthy are care facilities? Care professionals are self-sacrificing, hard-working and compassionate. Yet, one careless moment can quickly snowball into elder abuse. Watch this true story.
Memory Box for Dementia
March 6, 2024
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FILL A MEMORY BOX with photos and memorabilia of a person with dementia, then position it by their door. See it re-orient them, trigger conversations, make a doorway one’s own, and mostly, stimulate memories of good times.
Verilux Happylight Therapy Lamp
January 30, 2024
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In dementia, quality light improves mood, awareness and vision. Therapeutic lamps go further, reducing Alzheimer’s agitation, getting sleep cycles on schedule and easing depression. See the benefits.
Heavy-Duty Auto Handybar
December 28, 2023
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This grab-bar for cars makes getting in and out an easy affair. It glides into any door-latch. Its heavy-duty construction allows an elderly person to lean on it with their full body weight as they enter or exit their vehicle.
Books
Power Foods to Fight Alzheimer’s
March 12, 2024
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TEDx: Lower your risk of Alzheimer’s with mealtime. Watch Dr. Neal Barnard, nutrition researcher and author, show you how.
100 Simple Tips to Prevent Alzheimer’s & Memory Loss
March 5, 2024
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VIDEO & ARTICLE – BOOK OF THE WEEK: CNN’s former medical correspondent has written a book on dementia containing “100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Age-Related Memory Loss”. Backed by good science, see the author discuss a few of these “100 Simple Things” that help preserve thinking and memory.
300 Tips for Making Life Easier in Alzheimer’s Care
January 18, 2024
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Revealing and contains much that is critical for caregivers to know. Easy to find specific information in this helpful, logical layout. The sections on spiritual needs in dementia are also welcome topics.
The Original Picture Puzzle
January 3, 2024
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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.
Alzheimer’s & The Power of Music
November 7, 2023
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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.
Tips, Insights & Helpful Guides
Caregiving
“I Want to Go Home” Dementia Tip
TEEPA VIDEO: What do you do when someone with dementia insists on going home, again and again? Watch Teepa Snow do it with style, in yet another great care video.
March 20, 2024
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Easy Upgrades Liven Up Dementia Home
DESIGN VIDEO: See how Muskoka Shores is livening up their Dementia-home in 4 low-cost stages. Learn simple ways to turn a dull care home into a bright, dynamic, village-like place to live.
February 28, 2024
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Elder Abuse in Dementia: Signs to Look For, How to Help
PROTECTING OUR ELDERS: Many people with dementia are victims of elder abuse. Abuse happens at home and in assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Learn the signs. Find out how to help.
February 21, 2024
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Finding Joy in Alzheimer’s Care
TEDx VIDEO: People with dementia and their care partners can experience joy, humor and connection. Since there’s no cure, the best solution is great care. See how to set a high bar with empathy, patience and fun.
January 17, 2024
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Love & Truth
Understanding the Experience
Just what is a loved one with dementia going through? This virtual Alzheimer’s tour reveals more than you ever imagined.
Inspiring & Uplifting
Film & Songs
Work of Art
April 16, 2024
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Kay & Jon’s new song helps to see it’s possible to live well with dementia, and – perhaps – see ourselves as works of art.
Where’ve You Been?
April 4, 2024
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When Kathy Mattea first sang, “Where’ve You Been”, she wondered to herself, “Do people want to hear this on the way to work?”
Still Mine
March 3, 2024
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INSPIRING MOVIE: “Still Mine” is the true story of an 87-year-old strawberry farmer & cattle rancher. Craig will do anything for his wife Irene, weakened by dementia. Fighting authorities, watch his battle to build an unauthorized dementia-friendly house on his farm.