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Leqembi: Slowing Alzheimer’s — What You Need to Know

Leqembi: Slowing Alzheimer’s — What You Need to Know

Leqembi is one of the first Alzheimer’s treatments proven to slow decline. A new MRI study helps explain what it can—and cannot—do in the brain’s early months, offering clearer expectations for caregivers.
Make a Dementia-Friendly House

Make a Dementia-Friendly House

HOME IMPROVEMENT & DEMENTIA - VIDEO: See simple changes that create a more dementia-friendly environment at home. Get ideas to help you give people living with dementia the best quality of life, emotional well-being and independence.
Music Eases Sundowning, Lowers Dementia Risk

Music Eases Sundowning, Lowers Dementia Risk

A few minutes of music each day can calm sundowning and help support brain health. A new study explains these protective benefits — and we’ll show you how to build gentle musical routines into evening care.
Make a Dementia-Friendly House

Make a Dementia-Friendly House

HOME IMPROVEMENT & DEMENTIA - VIDEO: See simple changes that create a more dementia-friendly environment at home. Get ideas to help you give people living with dementia the best quality of life, emotional well-being and independence.
Remember When

Remember When

MUSIC VIDEO: Dedicated to every sweetheart with dementia, to let them know how much they are loved.
4 Meaningful Thanksgiving Tips

4 Meaningful Thanksgiving Tips

HOLIDAYS & DEMENTIA: Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness. People with Alzheimer's need a special touch. See four dementia tips.
Senior thoughtful female in eyeglasses and wireless headphones listening to music near green leaves

Music Eases Sundowning, Lowers Dementia Risk

A few minutes of music each day can calm sundowning and help support brain health. A new study explains these protective benefits — and we’ll show you how to build gentle musical routines into evening care.

Music Eases Sundowning, Lowers Dementia Risk

Music Eases Sundowning, Lowers Dementia Risk

A few minutes of music each day can calm sundowning and help support brain health. A new study explains these protective benefits — and we’ll show you how to build gentle musical routines into evening care.

Welcome. For almost 20 years, we’ve delivered the world’s best  Alzheimer’s and dementia articles & videos. Google gets new posts on Alzheimer’s or dementia every 7 minutes. That’s overwhelming. We filter, focus and offer the top tips, news and insights, preserving the dignity of the community of people living with dementia.

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Living Well with Dementia

Still Alice bookcover overlayed on photo of Julianne Moore pensively walking the coastline

What Does Living with Alzheimer’s Feel Like?

Few movies and books capture the Alzheimer’s experience like Dr. Lisa Genova’s “Still Alice.” See Lisa describe how “Still Alice” is helping families stay connected while living with Alzheimer’s.

Designing Homes for Extra Care

The Housing Learning and Improvement Network looks at the design process and philosophy behind creating a successful Extra Care scheme.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

The Dangers of Driving with Alzheimer’s

VIDEO + CHECKLIST OF 15 WARNING SIGNS: Memory problems caused by Alzheimer’s make driving unsafe. See how. Watch this thought-provoking video to open up the discussion with family members, friends and patients.

BRAIN HEALTH

Diet
And Prevention

Progressing to a Cure

Research

people, man, woman

Talk Therapy for Dementia

Talk therapy may improve symptoms of depression for people with dementia, providing hope for those who typically do not benefit from antidepressant medication.

Tips, Insights & Helpful Guides

Caregiving

Shopping

Husband and wife with dementia sitting together at home

Make a Dementia-Friendly House

HOME IMPROVEMENT & DEMENTIA – VIDEO:

See simple changes that create a more dementia-friendly environment at home. Get ideas to help you give people living with dementia the best quality of life, emotional well-being and independence.

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Grandparent with dementia, with daughter and grandchildren

Best Digital Photo Frames for Dementia

Looking for the best digital photo frame for a loved one with dementia? Many frames claim to be senior-friendly. We explore the Pix-Star series, rated best for its combination of features and value for the money.

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Bookshop

Don't Walk Away (A Care Partner's Journey) by Marilyn Raichle

Don’t Walk Away from Alzheimer’s

There is a choice we make when a loved one gets Alzheimer’s. Walk away, or don’t walk away. Marilyn’s Mom told her to walk away. Marilyn chose not to. She’s glad she didn’t. Share her journey.

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Picture Puzzles called "Remember When"

The Original Picture Puzzle

BOOK OF THE WEEK: The Editors of Brain Games for Adults put together this book of original picture puzzles. The variety of brain teasers make this a perfect gift for people living with dementia.

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Love & Compassion

Experience 12 Minutes in Alzheimer's

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

Songs

Pictures of relatives

But I’ll Tell You All About Her

Sharing the story of a person with Alzheimer’s, when their own memory fails, can be a true act of dignity and love. Ryan Nealon sings of the significance of “Telling You All About Her.”

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Inspiring & Uplifting

Film & Music

Carl and Ellie in their senior years

Remember When

MUSIC VIDEO: Dedicated to every sweetheart with dementia, to let them know how much they are loved.

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Elder father, son and their classic car

From His Window

MUSIC VIDEO: This beautiful song captures a son’s dedication to his father, living in an Alzheimer’s home. Watching from Dad’s window, the gorgeous imagery unfolds into a loving, moving melody.

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