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Interesting Stories This Week
4 Recent Breakthroughs in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
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Interesting Stories This Week:
Front Line Assessment, Diagnosis, and Referral for Alzheimer Disease
AI tool identifies 9 dementia types, including Alzheimer’s, with one scan
Scientist says exercise you can do while sitting can slash dementia risk
6 Things to Avoid After 5 P.M. to Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
New research shows many cases of dementia are preventable
Failing this simple writing test could be an early sign of dementia
4 Recent Breakthroughs in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
Around 57 million people worldwide are living with dementia — and between 60–70% of those cases are Alzheimer’s disease. But there’s hope on the horizon. Researchers across the globe are making major strides in understanding, detecting, and treating this condition.
Here are four recent breakthroughs giving renewed optimism to families and professionals alike:
1. Understanding Why Women Are More Susceptible
It’s long been known that more women than men develop dementia, and for years this was largely attributed to women living longer.
However, new research now highlights menopause as a key factor. Hormonal changes during menopause may increase vulnerability to Alzheimer’s, helping to explain the gender difference — and offering new directions for targeted prevention and treatment.
2. Breakthrough Drugs Offering New Hope
In a major step forward, the first Alzheimer’s drugs — donanemab and lecanemab — entered the market last year.
These treatments slow the decline of cognitive function by around 30%, marking a milestone in the field.
Even more promising, over 120 drugs are currently in clinical trials, showing that investment and innovation in Alzheimer’s research are accelerating faster than ever before.
3. Early Detection Through Blood Tests
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new blood test that can identify Alzheimer’s in its earliest stages with 91% accuracy.
This development could make early detection far more accessible and affordable — allowing people to seek treatment and support long before symptoms worsen.
4. Artificial Intelligence Predicting Alzheimer’s
AI is playing an increasingly powerful role in healthcare, and Alzheimer’s research is no exception.
In the US, researchers at the University of California created a machine learning model that can predict Alzheimer’s up to seven years before symptoms appear with 72% accuracy.
In the UK, scientists at the University of Cambridge developed an AI model that can forecast how quickly someone with mild cognitive impairment will develop Alzheimer’s, achieving 81% accuracy.
Together, these studies show how AI could transform early diagnosis and intervention — offering patients more time and more choices.
While there’s still much to learn, these developments signal a new era in the fight against Alzheimer’s — one focused on early detection, smarter treatments, and greater understanding of who’s most at risk.
Each breakthrough brings us one step closer to a future where Alzheimer’s can be managed — or even prevented.
A Problem Shared is a Problem Halved
Every week, we share an honest story from a caregiver — the things most people are too afraid to say out loud.
This Week’s Caregiver Story-
“Lately, I’ve started snapping at little things… the kettle not boiling fast enough, or Mum asking the same question again. I hate myself for it afterwards. I used to be so patient, but now it feels like I’m running on empty all the time.”
Harvey says:
What you’re describing is something I hear from so many caregivers. It’s not about a lack of love or patience; it’s exhaustion. When your entire day revolves around someone else’s needs, your own emotions often end up on mute until they overflow.
What’s important to remember is that frustration doesn’t make you a bad carer; it makes you human. The routines, the repetition, the constant vigilance… they take a toll. The fact that you notice those reactions and care about them says a lot about your compassion.
Try to create small, non-negotiable pauses in your week, even ten minutes where you can step outside, breathe, or speak to someone who sees you and not just ‘the caregiver.’ You’re not failing when you need space; you’re giving yourself the strength to keep showing up.
Harvey
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