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Good Mood Ups Elderly Cognition

Can a happier frame of mind help overcome aging’s cognitive decline? Ohio State University scientists share meaningful insights from their study.

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This site was inspired by my Mom’s autoimmune dementia.

It is a place where we separate out the wheat from the chaffe, the important articles & videos from each week’s river of news. With a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia appearing on the internet every 7 minutes, the site’s focus on the best information has been a help to many over the past 15 years. Thanks to our many subscribers for your supportive feedback.

The site is dedicated to all those preserving the dignity of the community of people living with dementia.

Peter Berger, Editor

Welcome

This site was inspired by my Mom’s autoimmune dementia.

It is a place where we separate out the wheat from the chaffe, the important articles & videos from each week’s river of news. With a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia appearing on the internet every 7 minutes, the site’s focus on the best information has been a help to many over the past 15 years. Thanks to our many subscribers for your supportive feedback.

The site is dedicated to all those preserving the dignity of the community of people living with dementia.

Peter Berger, Editor

What is it?

Diagnosis

Doing Something About It

Diet & Prevention

Good Mood Ups Elderly Cognition

Can a happier frame of mind help overcome aging’s cognitive decline? Ohio State University scientists share meaningful insights from their study.

Vascular Dementia Prescription: Sit Less, Move More

Researchers say a lifestyle-only treatment which includes increased physical activity may be the best prescription for preventing vascular and other issues that can lead to dementia. Their prescription: sit less and move more for mildly high blood pressure and cholesterol, which helps address vascular issues.

Memories Sharpen in Video Game Study

Scientists at UC San Francisco have found a way to reverse some of the negative effects of aging on the brain, using a video game designed to improve cognitive control.

ADDF: What Works & What Doesn’t in Preventing Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s prevention and memory conservation is on everyone’s health radar. Every year, we spend billions on related supplements and alternative medicines. To sort out what might work and what doesn’t, what’s safe and what’s dangerous, and how confident experts are in the science, check out ADDF’s brain-protection website, Cognitive Vitality.

Progressing to a Cure

Research

Memories Sharpen in Video Game Study

Scientists at UC San Francisco have found a way to reverse some of the negative effects of aging on the brain, using a video game designed to improve cognitive control.

Unpacking Ways to Help Dementia

Treatments & Therapies

Books to Help You Decide what is True

Tips, Insights & Helpful Guides

Caregivers

Iconic Vocalist Tony Bennett’s Long Goodbye

SINGING WITH ALZHEIMER’S: Look back at Iconic crooner Tony Bennett, commanding Radio City’s great stage, in his “One Last Time” sold-out performance in New York City.

Love & Truth

Understanding the Experience

Just what is a loved one with dementia going through? This virtual Alzheimer’s tour reveals more than you ever imagined.

Inspiring & Uplifting

Film & Songs

Who’s That Singing? Why, It’s Margaret!

When Jamie Lee Morley first heard singing from care-resident Margaret Mackie (she has dementia), he automatically assumed the beautiful voice was from a nearby radio. Nobody at Northcare Suites Care Home could have imagined what would happen next.

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