Oral Health for Older Adults

A GREAT DENTAL resource provides low-cost programs for American seniors. Also check out the website's free “how to” guide for communities.

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China Approves Seaweed Sugar as Alzheimer's Drug

MEDICATION PROGRESS - VIDEO & ARTICLE:

Chinese researchers are now using seaweed sugar to tackle Alzheimer’s. Read on to learn how Oligomannate, the first treatment approved for the disease since 2003, improves cognitive function in mild to moderate Alzheimer's.

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B3 Blocks Alzheimer's, Boosts Memory & Mood

BETTER MEMORY AND BEHAVIOR, with reduced levels of Alzheimer's tau, were achieved in the lab by supplementing drinking water with nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3. Learn what these important results mean to Alzheimer's.

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PBM Immune Cells Clear Brain Waste

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Immune cells work to remove toxic compounds that build up in the brain, including amyloid beta plaques associated with Alzheimer's, according to a mouse study funded by the National Institutes of Health. Learn more.

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When Memory Problems Predict Alzheimer's

DIAGNOSIS RESEARCH: Learn how a new Alzheimer's blood test, that works before symptoms appear, can clear up doubts about memory problems. It tells the difference between subjective memory problems, such as normal side-effects of aging, versus warning signs of Alzheimer's.

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Flickering Light Mobilizes Brain Chemistry That May Fight Alzheimer's

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Researchers say exposure to light that's pulsing at 40 beats per second causes the brain to release a surge of chemicals that may help fight Alzheimer's disease.

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Anticholinergic Warning

DRUGS & DEMENTIA - VIDEO+ARTICLE:

Many anticholinergic drugs like Benadryl^® strongly up the risk of Alzheimer's and dementia. See how. Learn the alternatives. Get "The Anticholinergic Pocket Reference Card" for people with dementia & the elderly.

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Dementia, Neurologists & Face Time

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.

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Swelling Along Brain’s Axons May be True Culprit in Alzheimer’s

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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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Green Tea, Cocoa & Red Wine Reduce Beta Amyloid Plaques

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Researchers say compounds found in green tea, red wine, cocoa and certain fruits and nuts were found to diminish amyloid plaques with no side effects. Learn more.

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Cognitive Boost for Dementia with Lewy Bodies

GOOD NEWS: Donepezil (Aricept^®), approved for Alzheimer's, also passed a long-term trial for Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB). Get the details on the medicine's positive results.

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Alzheimer's Misdiagnosis # 5: Lyme Disease

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.

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Memantine Improves Lewy Body Dementia & Parkinson's

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Memantine (Namenda / Ebixa) is FDA-approved for Alzheimer's. Learn how it significantly improves memory and attention in Lewy Body Disease, Parkinson's and various types of dementia.

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Hearing-Loss Treatments Help Keep Dementia Away

Adults with untreated hearing loss typically lose an extra cubic centimeter of brain tissue each year. Read why lead researcher Dr. F. Lin warns, "If hearing loss is potentially contributing to these differences we're seeing on MRI, you want to treat it before these brain structural changes take place."

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Diagnosing Alzheimer's Stages

DIAGNOSIS NEWS: Researchers have found a novel form of the Alzheimer's protein tau in the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. This form of tau -- known as MTBR tau -- indicates what stage of Alzheimer's a person is in and tracks with tangles of tau protein in the brain.

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Sweet Food, Bitter Pills & Dementia

DIET TIPS - VIDEO:

What's tasty and what's not for people with Alzheimer's? Find out from Teepa Snow. Learn what to expect when medication is mixed with food. Turn meals into a real time for connecting.

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What is Amino LP7? Can It Really Keep Dementia at Bay?

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Researchers say an amino acid combination called Amino LP7 can hinder the development of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Learn more.

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Dr. Rudy Tanzi on Alzheimer's Treatment & Prevention

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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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Dementia Medications - Advanced Seminar

EXCELLENT VIDEO: COMPREHENSIVE, CLEAR, UP-TO-DATE

Everything you ever wanted to know about medications & supplements for Alzheimer's and related dementias.

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Glen Campbell & The Mayo Clinic

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Glen Campbell's movie, "I'll Be Me", is much more than superstars, great music & Alzheimer's. It is an educational tour of Alzheimer's medicine, technology and doctors. Join The Mayo Clinic in exploring its starring role in this major motion picture.

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