The experimental drug Caprospinol is reportedly the first drug to show in animals that clearing beta-amyloid from the brain is related to the recovery of memory functioning. This is encouraging, but ... Read More

A frequent question I've been asked by caregivers after learning that their spouse has Alzheimer's is, "Will he forget me over time?" As the disease progresses, the ability to recognize ... Read More

When we hear the word plaque, we usually think of the sticky stuff that collects on our teeth or inside our arteries. But there's another kind of plaque that can ... Read More

Today was National Memory Screening Day, where healthcare agencies across the country offered free, confidential screenings for memory problems along with follow up resources and educational materials. While memory screenings can ... Read More

A caregiver recently told me, “Thank goodness my husband doesn’t have Alzheimer’s – it’s only dementia.” I had to gently explain that dementia isn’t necessarily a better diagnosis. Many people think ... Read More