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Teepa Snow’s First-Ever Positive-Approach-to-Care Conference

September 22, 2019 No Comments

DEMENTIA EVENTS – VIDEO: Join Teepa Snow and her team for their first-ever Positive Approach to Care Conference.

How Reliable are Fast Dementia-Tests?

December 16, 2018 2 Comments

DIAGNOSING DEMENTIA: Quick tests to diagnose or screen dementia may often be wrong. The tests, called “Brief Cognitive Assessments”, help doctors, but sometimes hurt patients

6 Brain-Health Tips for Doctors

June 28, 2015 No Comments

Brain health depends on many factors. One of them is the advice and guidance of our doctors. Here are 6 brain-healthy tips for doctors.

48% Cut in Antipsychotics Improves Dementia Care

February 18, 2015 No Comments

ARTICLE + FREE 20-PAGE BOOKLET: The PEARL Dementia Care Program dramatically cut antipsychotics in care homes an average of 48%, with one home’s reduction exceeding

2 Eye Tests for Alzheimer’s

March 25, 2014 2 Comments

VIDEO+ARTICLE Simple eye tests have the potential to transform the way Alzheimer’s is detected and managed. Find out how two quick, low-cost Alzheimer’s eye tests

Solanezumab May Become The 1st Alzheimer’s-Modifying Treatment

September 29, 2013 No Comments

Learn why neurologists wish they could prescribe experimental solanezumab to 15% of their Alzheimer’s patients. Solanezumab is Eli Lilly’s exciting, maturing attempt to create a

Nursing Homes Succeed in Cutting Antipsychotics for Dementia

September 15, 2013 No Comments

In an important shift, nursing homes are using significantly fewer antipsychotics for dementia. Instead, they are pursuing more patient-centered treatments. Gain insights into the big

NIH Highlights U.S. Progress Towards Curing Alzheimer’s

January 20, 2013 No Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE A new online report from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) highlights recent progress in NIH-supported Alzheimer’s disease research. Watch Director Dr.

How Much Will Professional Care Cost in 2013?

January 6, 2013 3 Comments

Take a look at this 2012 MetLife Market Survey of Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Adult Day Services, and Home Care Costs. It offers a clear

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Caffeine & Alzheimer’s: Protects Before, Problems After

April 23, 2025

DIET: Years of good research suggests caffeine lowers dementia risk. New research uncovers a subtle twist – AFTER dementia kicks in, caffeine may exert negative effects. Get the facts.

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Social for 1 Day Improves Cognition for 3

April 22, 2025

Researchers find that adults ages 70 to 90 who enjoy a pleasant social life, also have a better cognitive life.

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27 Sleep Tips to Fight Alzheimer’s

April 21, 2025

Poor sleep aggravates dementia and increases Alzheimer’s risk. Sleeping well restores and refreshes the brain. Learn to get a good night’s sleep to prevent and treat dementia. Check out these tips.

Most Popular Stories

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.