Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly: Understanding Dementia

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Friday, December 9

Vascular Dementia 101

EXCEPTIONAL VASCULAR DEMENTIA VIDEO ANIMATION:

Vascular deterioration in brains affects nearly everyone by 70. Aging arteries can trigger Vascular Dementia, or Vascular Cognitive Impairment. See the basics on its causes. Learn some tips on how to prevent it.

What is MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment)?

DIAGNOSING MCI - VIDEO:

Worried about memory? Many of us notice serious memory or thinking slips that don't really affect our daily routines. Is it pre-dementia? See Emory University explain what doctors call "MCI".

How Glen Campbell Did 151 Shows Despite Alzheimer's

LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER'S - VIDEO:

See how Glen Campbell, country music superstar, toured 151 shows with moderate Alzheimer's. Learn from his doctor what was really happening behind the scenes. Watch the downs-and-ups of his incredible performances for enthusiastic, loving audiences.

Alzheimer's & Dementia - Important Differences

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.

Virtual Dementia Tour's Patent

Woman putting goggles and headphones on caregiver

VIDEO & ARTICLE:

500,000 family and professional caregivers have experienced The Virtual Dementia Tour^®. It simulates Alzheimer's for caregivers. It boosts their level of care and motivation. See how it works.

Alzheimer's Big-Bang Theory

2 VIDEOS & ARTICLE:

Doctors detected what they believe is a single molecular change that could act as the starting point for Alzheimer's. See Dr. Mark Diamond, Director, UT Southwestern's Center for Alzheimer's, explain their discovery.

Controversy Swirls Around Alzheimer's Amyloid Hypothesis

UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER'S - VIDEO & ARTICLE:

IS IT TIME, after 35 years, for Alzheimer's researchers to change course? In 1984, the "Amyloid Hypothesis" fingered amyloid-beta plaque as the culprit behind Alzheimer's. 35 frustrating years later, we haven't found the cure, yet amyloid remains the #1 suspect. Are we barking up the wrong tree? A new study takes a look at the arguments. Read the pros and cons.

M.I.T. Lab Restores Missing Memories in Alzheimer's

NEWS VIDEO + ARTICLE:
In Alzheimer’s, patients are often unable to remember recent experiences. An M.I.T. study with mice suggests those memories are still stored in the brain — they just can’t be easily accessed. This raises the potential to reverse some memory loss in early-stage Alzheimer’s. Learn how.

Aphasia in Dementia: Word Jumbles

Aphasia affects a person's ability to communicate. It affects language functions, such as speaking, understanding what others say, and naming common objects. Learn its causes, types and a few tips.

Still Alice Author: 7 Ways to Lower Your Alzheimer's Risk

RESISTING ALZHEIMER'S VIDEO:

"Still Alice" author & neuroscientist Lisa Genova shares the latest science investigating dementia. See promising research on what to do to build an Alzheimer's-resistant brain.

A Crash Course in Alzheimer's & Dementia

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This excellent 8-minute quick-course clearly outlines key facts about Alzheimer's. Learn what happens, who it affects and how it works.

Success in Delaying Dementia

PROGRESS: A key study shows an easing, in certain respects, of the harsh impact of dementia. On average, people seem to be developing dementia later in life. This means more healthy years and fewer painful ones.

Identity & Alzheimer's: "Am I Going to Be the Same Person?"

INSIGHTFUL TEDx VIDEO + ARTICLE:

Alzheimer's affects identity. See Neurologist Jules Montague on preserving identity in the face of Alzheimer's. Learn how it connects us and protects healthy relationships.

Vascular Dementia Caused by Plaque on Arteries

SPECIAL ANIMATION + TRANSCRIPT:

Vascular dementia can be triggered by plaque build-up in brain arteries. This is called atherosclerosis, nicknamed "hardening of the arteries". See how atherosclerosis develops in this fascinating Mayo Clinic animation.