Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly
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This blog offers a unique community of people who all share the experiences of dementias such as Alzheimer's, whether as people with this handicap, professionals, caregivers, family or friends. We are dedicated to help preserve the dignity of patients and caregivers who are struggling with dementias.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly
1y ago
VIDEO + ARTICLE:
Yale researchers have found the debilitating symptoms of Alzheimer's may be the result of swelling caused by amyloid plaques in the brain.
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Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly
1y ago
DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE:
A new sensor has been developed that can detect Alzheimer's more than a decade before symptoms appear. Learn more.
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Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly
1y ago
TECHNOLOGY VIDEO:
As a high school student, Kenneth Shinozuka wanted to keep his grandfather safe while he struggled with Alzheimer's but he hopes to help others as well. Watch now.
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Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly
1y ago
VIDEO:
CNN's Dr. Gupta travels to Hogewey, a small village in Europe for residents with severe dementia.
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Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly
1y ago
VIDEO:
Dr. Rudy Tanzi of Massachusetts General Hospital and the Cure Alzheimer's Fund explains the latest progress on Alzheimer's treatment -- and prevention. Watch now.
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Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly
1y ago
VIDEO + ARTICLE:
A new study linked heavy snoring or sleep apnea to early memory loss and Alzheimer's. However, people treating sleep breathing problems with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine pushed off memory loss by 10 years, to age 82 on average, instead of 72. See what a good night's sleep can do for your brain.
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Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly
1y ago
VIDEO:
See Alyea Pierce's dramatic presentation, in spoken word, about overcoming the challenges of caring for Alzheimer's.
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Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly
1y ago
MAYO CLINIC VIDEO:
Do brain games help those living with Alzheimer's disease? Dr. Ronald Petersen, director of Mayo Clinic's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center says engaging in mental, physical and social activity may keep our brains sharper. Vivien Williams has more in today's Mayo Clinic Minute.
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Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly
1y ago
RESEARCH:
A huge analysis of 323 studies sums up what you can do to help yourself avoid Alzheimer's. Check out these lists of ways to lower risk and increase protection.
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Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly
1y ago
VIDEO + ARTICLE:
Is it possible to live well with dementia? Yes. Is it possible to live well with dementia every day? No, not in my opinion, but that’s my opinion. Having lived with Alzheimer’s for the last two years, if I’ve learned anything, it's to be honest with myself.
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