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A respected review called a breakthrough Alzheimer's drug useless. Stock markets normally panic on such news. They barely moved. Here's why that matters — and what it means for families weighing their options. alzheimersweekly.com/cochran…
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8 Nov 2020
Memory-Restoring Brain-Implants Start Phase 3 Alzheimer's Trials
VIDEO ARTICLE: Scientists are applying an FDA-approved technique, Deep Brain Stimulation, to treat mild Alzheimer's for 150 patients in Phase-3 clinical trials. Learn more.
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26 Oct 2020
NIH Expands Alzheimer's & Dementia Research Center Network
DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT: FOUR NEW Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers have been added to the existing network of 31 centers around the USA. Here's info, the nearest location and contact information.
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9 Aug 2020
DEMENTIA'S DIFFICULT. GOOD IDEAS HELP.
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7 Aug 2020
Sound-Stimulation for Dementia
VIDEO: A STIMULATING THERAPY could be music to ears with Alzheimer's. In dementia, sound-stimulation at 40 hertz appears to increase cognition, clarity and alertness. See more.
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5 Aug 2020
This Test Detects Alzheimer's 20 Years Early
DIAGNOSIS: A new blood test not only can diagnose Alzheimer's already in progress, but in persons at known genetic risk, it can also detect the disease as early as 20 years before onset. Learn more.
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5 Aug 2020
25 Ways to MEND Memory
HEALTH ARTICLE, 25-POINT CHECKLIST: MEND is UCLA's 25-step personalized program to reverse memory loss. Nine of 10 participants displayed significant memory improvements. Learn how. Includes a chart summing-up the 25 steps.
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5 Aug 2020
What Do Aricept, Exelon & Razadyne Do?
DEMENTIA MEDICATIONS VIDEO: Teepa Snow explains top medications for Alzheimer's & dementia, what they do and how they work. Get clarity on Aricept, Exelon, Razadyne (generic donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine).
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3 Aug 2020
F18 Alzheimer's Scan Delivers Better Prescriptions & Fewer Tests
DIAGNOSIS VIDEO ARTICLE: Today's state-of-the-art in diagnosing Alzheimer's is the F18 PET Scan. See how it changed one man's life & how 87% of patients made at least one treatment change.
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2 Aug 2020
BOOK OF THE WEEK: VIDEO ARTICLE: "Color Your Mind" is an innovative activity book for people with Alzheimer's. It was created with insights from caregivers, neurologists, doctors, and, of course, people with Alzheimer’s. See the cheerful, inspiring images.
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31 Jul 2020
Alzheimer's & Viruses: The Latest Research
PROGRESS VIDEO ARTICLE: American researchers found 'unusually high' levels of two human herpes virus strains in brains of people with Alzheimer's. This opens a robust array of new targets in the search for a cure.
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30 Jul 2020
6 Ways to Stop Guilt from Dementia Care
GUILT - VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT: Caregiving is loving, yet daily frustrations often trigger guilt. See Dr. Peter Rabins, author of the #1 dementia book "The 36 Hour Day," share healthy approaches to caregiver guilt.
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29 Jul 2020
Worried About a Driver with Alzheimer's? Check These 5 Warning Signs
DASHCAM VIDEO CARE TIPS ARTICLE: In this dashcam video, a man with dementia zooms his BMW towards police at highway speed. Check out these warning signs,along with helpful checklists.
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27 Jul 2020
Aspirin May be Good for Alzheimer's
MEDICATIONS VIDEO ARTICLE: Aspirin cleared some Alzheimer's plaque in the lab. Plaque is the best-known culprit behind Alzheimer's. Learn about this potential new role for the world's most popular pill.
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12 Jul 2020
Can We Prevent Alzheimer's by Targeting the Gene That Starts It?
Scientists have discovered a specific Alzheimer's gene appears to drive the first appearance of amyloid plaque in the brain. Now they're working on therapies targeting the gene to prevent it.
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5 Jul 2020
7 Best Clocks for Dementia
CLOCK VIDEOS REVIEW : "What time is it?" and "What day is today?" may be repeated too often by people with dementia. It's disorienting and frustrating for everyone. DEMENTIA CLOCKS offer patience, convenience and good looks.
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31 May 2020
NanoDevices Trap Dangerous Alzheimer's Plaque
PROGRESS: Nanodevices are the newest weapon in medicine’s growing arsenal to fight Alzheimer’s. They capture dangerous peptides before they can assemble to form Alzheimer’s plaques in the brain. Find out how.
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17 May 2020
In a new study of people age 50 and older, eating certain fruits and plant-based foods over 20 years helps significantly lower Alzheimer’s and related dementia risk. Find out why.
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