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England Sets an Example for the World

Protester with poster asking, "Am I Not Worth 2 British Pounds?"

VIDEO & ARTICLE

Hundreds of thousands of British residents with dementias such as Alzheimer's could not afford proper medication. True to England's historically noble spirit, see how the country stepped up to the challenge in 2010.

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The 36-Hour Day

"Continues to be the 'bible' of recommendation for any caregiver whose family member suffers from a dementia such as Alzheimer's." -- Bookwatch

"The best guide of its kind." -- Chicago Sun-Times

"An admirably realistic guide to caring for people with Alzheimer's." -- Michael Greenberg, New York Review of Books

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Wandering by Choice

Senior Adult Wandering

What drives 60% of people with Alzheimer's dementia to wander?

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EmFinders Locates Wanderers

EmSeeq standard wrist band

VIDEO & IN-DEPTH ARTICLE

EmFinder's EmSeeQ device connects directly to the E-9-1-1 emergency network and immediately locates an individual.

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Last Will & Embezzlement – Movie Trailer

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VIDEO

The film, Last Will and Embezzlement, shines a light on caregivers with potentially-vulnerable adults in their lives. Starring Mickey Rooney, the feature-length documentary is inspired by recent true-life events.

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Timer-Released Medicine Dispenser

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VIDEO

Med-e-lert Automatic Pill Dispenser has over a dozen features to assist people with dementias such as Alzheimer's, as well as caregivers. The fully-automatic medication-dispenser is simple to use & easy to set up.

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Fighting Alzheimer's with Fun

The Banner Alzheimer's Institute Arts Engagement Program

Learn how an innovative arts program engages patients and caregivers through exhibits and concerts.

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NAPA's War on Dementia Aims to Cure Alzheimer's by 2025

The U.S. Capitol

VIDEO & ARTICLE

For the first time, the United States has set an aggressive deadline to stop Alzheimer’s disease. See a discussion and read pertinent facts about the meaning of this national milestone.

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High Care-Costs Call For Financial Preparation

The U.S. Capitol

VIDEO

Watch this video about some startling dementia statistics from Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI). The alarming numbers underscore the takeaway message for people to become financially prepared.

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Dementia Primer for New Doctors

Doctor lecturing

VIDEO

UCSF medical students, in their final class upon graduating medical school, receive a 90-minute primer on dementias such as Alzheimer's. Watch this insight-packed video.

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Museums, Art, & Dementia: New Insights on a New Frontier

Museum

Art museums are giving a new vision of how people with dementias such as Alzheimer’s are saying: “I’m Still Here.”

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Sportswoman of the Year Pat Summit, with Dementia, Accepts Award

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VIDEO

Half a year ago, coach Pat Summitt shared her dementia diagnosis with the world. Last week, Sports Illustrated and Time Magazine honored her at a New York banquet. Watch her and Coach 'K' Krzyzewski accept the 2011 Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year Award.

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How Do I Join a Support Forum ?

An Online Support Group

You need less than a minute to sign up for a support board, and you can take care of it right now.

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Pat Summitt, With Dementia, Wins Sports Illustrated Award

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VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT

When Coach Summitt was diagnosed with dementia, she told her mom, "We're gonna work through this like we work through everything else." Subsequently crowned as Sports Illustrated's "Sportswoman of the Year," watch her share her amazement. See Sports Illustrated interviews.

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Son, What Is That?

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VIDEO

"What is That" is a beautiful short film about a father, a son, dementia and love's strength.

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