Weekly wrap up

One of the things I am discovering is that there is an endless trove of articles and resources available on Alzheimer’s, dementia, and brain health. Here are a few recent gems that I thought I’d share.

Zinc for cognitive health

We recently added Zinc into Dave’s care plan since his levels were out of balance. To read more about the science of Zinc for cognitive health, see this article.

Better diagnosis option ahead?

Not yet fully adopted by the medical community, this blood test offers diagnostic options that are far less expensive than the typical MRIs and PET scans. See this National Geographic article (requires subscription) or if you have Apple News+, use this link.

What we’re reading

Dave was feeling anxious about his future, and a gerontologist who hosts the Memory Cafe calls that Dave attends recommended the following book. Dave read the book in just a couple of days and found it to be especially helpful.

Nothing to Fear by Julie McFadden

Fun recipe for the week

Looking for a healthy and easy dinner that uses fresh summer ingredients? We enjoyed this summer Italian chicken dish a couple weeks ago. It also fits our blend of Mediterranean and keto diets.

Sweet but sad episode of Law and Order Special Victims Unit

Dave and I watched season 24 episode 15, titled “King of the Moon,” recently. The story focuses on a gentleman with dementia who thought he killed his wife. There were so many scenes that reflected this disease with heartbreaking truth. And it was beautifully portrayed by Bradley Whitford, one of my favorite actors.