Steve Levi

New blood-vessel research for vascular dementia is testing ways to repair tiny brain vessels and protect connections between brain cells. SPARCL1, a protein that helps keep blood vessels stable, is one focus of laboratory work on brain aging and blood flo... See more

ALZBrainTrust is an Alzheimer's Association initiative to make dementia research participation more equitable. Its new Community First Engagement Guide shares lessons from community-centered work to improve outreach. The guide focuses on Black/African Ame... See more

Part the Cloud's 2026 funding supports early Phase 1 and Phase 2/2a human trials of new Alzheimer's and dementia therapies. Part the Cloud is the Alzheimer's Association's funding program for high-risk, high-reward treatment ideas moving from the laborato... See more

Fiddle books for dementia use touch instead of text. Readers handle fabrics, zippers and buttons for calm focus, while reading books need literacy, memory and sustained attention. A fiddle book is a small sensory companion made of tactile pages. It invite... See more

A fidget widget is a hands-on sensory tool with parts shaped to encourage specific repetitive spin, slide, twist, turn or roll movements for restless hands, according to Activities for Care in its Tool Kit description. People in mid-to-late stage dementia... See more