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Quest Blood Test Available for Alzheimer’s

January 11, 2026 No Comments

A Quest Diagnostics amyloid beta blood test helps determine the Alzheimer’s risk for people with signs of mild cognitive impairment or dementia.

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Thought of the Week: Beautiful Compensation

November 4, 2025 No Comments

It is one of the most beautiful Compensations of this life thatNo man can sincerely try to help anotherWithout helping himself.

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How Do You Know If Someone Has Alzheimer’s?

September 16, 2025 3 Comments

What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s? When to get a professional evaluation.

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Big Cup, Little Man: Picking Up the Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s

July 15, 2025 2 Comments

SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.

What to Expect When Going for a Memory Diagnosis

July 3, 2023 No Comments

What to ask and expect when going for a memory, Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis.

Dementia, Neurologists & Face Time

June 21, 2023 3 Comments

WHEN DIAGNOSING DEMENTIA, NEUROLOGISTS KNOW that nothing is as important as spending time face-to-face. Understanding symptoms and clinical clues in exams are the critical aspects of neurology. Learn how America’s healthcare system holds up to this standard.

Why is Alzheimer’s Giving Me Sleep Problems?

June 21, 2023 1 Comment

Alzheimer’s can cause difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep and awakening too early. These often lead to nighttime confusion and wandering. Doctors think they know why.

TDP-43 Amplifies Alzheimer’s 10 Times

June 19, 2023 No Comments

Beta-amyloid and tau proteins have long been considered the culprits behind Alzheimer’s. Yet many people have plenty of amyloid and tau protein, but no Alzheimer’s. Is TDP-43 the reason why?

Off-The-Shelf Technologies That Assist People with Dementia

June 18, 2023 6 Comments

There are myriad technologies that can be helpful in making life easier for people with dementia. Learn more.

Is It Alzheimer’s or a Bad Mix of Medicine?

June 15, 2023 5 Comments

85-year-old Betty Wallwork was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. But it wasn’t true. Find out why.

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Good Relationships Protect Our Brains

August 18, 2026

HEALTH VIDEO (TED TALK): What keeps brains healthy and minds happy? Dr. Robert Waldinger is directing a rare study, in its 75th year, to find out. Watch him share 3 lessons learned. See good science verify practical wisdom on healthy living.

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Alzheimer’s & Dementia – Important Differences

August 17, 2026

UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA – VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT:

If you have been confused by the terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s”, or mistakenly thought that they were the same thing, watch this film. Knowing the difference can be essential.

Don’t Tell Me to “Calm Down”!

August 16, 2026

EYE-OPENING TEEPA-CARE VIDEO:

Teepa Snow shows how to “say it right” – and not dish out upsetting words – to people with dementia. Get great tips from a well-known expert in this brilliant presentation.

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.