Marco Aurélio Gomes Veado Passing along this meaningful insight from MCI and Beyond. The origins of dementia remain one of the greatest mysteries in neuroscience. For decades, researchers have focused on beta-amyloid plaques  as the main culprit in Alzheimer’s disease. Yet, emerging perspectives suggest that the real problem may lie in the immune system itself,  a case of “friendly fire,” where the brain’s own defense mechanisms mistakenly damage healthy neurons. This   MCI a

When Mark lost his wife of fifty-three years, the world went quiet. He stopped going to his woodworking club. His daily phone calls with friends trailed off. Family dinners became shorter. His daughter, Lily, noticed the silence first — not just in the house, but in his voice. “He’s there,” she told a friend, “but he’s not really with  us anymore.” When early signs of cognitive decline followed, the loneliness deepened. Conversations confused him; visits exhausted him. He beg

Marco Aurélio Gomes Veado Sharing this thoughtful perspective from MCI and Beyond. Every year, billions of dollars are poured into the development of dementia drugs. These medications, from cholinesterase inhibitors to memantine, aim to improve memory, focus, and daily functioning for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. While some patients see modest benefits, these drugs are not a cure. What’s often missing from the conversation is the potential of na

Understanding Caregiver Challenges Caring for someone with dementia can be physically and emotionally demanding. Caregivers often...