Why Did Europe Finally Choose Lecanemab for Alzheimer’s?
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Europe originally said Lecanemab (Brand-name Leqembi) was too risky to approve. Now they are recommending marketing it. Why the change of heart?
CAPSLL Preserves Memories for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Families
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Discover how CAPSLL’s personalized interview experiences help families capture and preserve the cherished stories of loved ones facing Alzheimer’s and dementia, ensuring their legacies endure for future generations.
“Melodies for Remedies” Helps 40,000 Alzheimer’s Patients
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Grace Sun uses her free time to play piano for seniors with Alzheimer’s. More than 100 musicians have joined her movement. See their impact.
Teepa’s 10 Signs of Dementia
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DIAGNOSIS VIDEO: Recognize the 10 early signs of dementia. Watch this engaging, clear presentation by Dementia Care Trainer Teepa Snow.
Defying Dementia by Raising Their Voice
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CBS VIDEO – MUSIC & SONG: One program is giving people living with Alzheimer’s a new and joyous way to step back into life, by literally giving voice to both patients and their caregivers. Dr. Jonathan LaPook reports.
11 Tips to Handle Behavioral Changes in Alzheimer’s
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BETTER MOOD: In dementia, the brain loses abilities. This changes personality and behavior. Use this tip sheet’s suggestions to better understand, cope and manage the changes.
“Melodies for Remedies” Helps 40,000 Alzheimer’s Patients
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Grace Sun uses her free time to play piano for seniors with Alzheimer’s. More than 100 musicians have joined her movement. See their impact.
“Melodies for Remedies” Helps 40,000 Alzheimer’s Patients
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Grace Sun uses her free time to play piano for seniors with Alzheimer’s. More than 100 musicians have joined her movement. See their impact.
Welcome, About This Site
This site was inspired by my Mom’s autoimmune dementia.
It is a place where we separate out the wheat from the chafe, the important articles & videos from each week’s river of news. Google gets a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia every 7 minutes. That can overwhelm anyone looking for help. This site filters out, focuses on and offers only the best information. It has helped hundreds of thousands of people since it debuted in 2007. 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
Inspiring & Uplifting
Senior Living & Memory Care
“Melodies for Remedies” Helps 40,000 Alzheimer’s Patients
December 9, 2024
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Grace Sun uses her free time to play piano for seniors with Alzheimer’s. More than 100 musicians have joined her movement. See their impact.
Brookdale Senior Living Marks 25 Years
September 17, 2024
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Brookdale Senior Living of Russellville marked a significant milestone as they celebrated 25 years at their facility. Community members, local businesses and residents came together to commemorate the occasion.
Town Halls: Discovering The New World of Alzheimer’s Day Care
September 12, 2024
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ACTIVITIES VIDEO + ARTICLE: A one-of-a-kind Alzheimer’s center inspires and stimulate memories for people living with dementia.
What is it?
Diagnosis
Quality of Life
Defying Dementia by Raising Their Voice
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BRAIN HEALTH
Diet
And Prevention
Teepa’s 10 Signs of Dementia
December 9, 2024
DIAGNOSIS VIDEO: Recognize the 10 early signs of dementia. Watch this engaging, clear presentation by Dementia Care Trainer Teepa Snow.
Walnuts Fight Alzheimer’s
November 29, 2024
DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE: Walnuts fight Alzheimer’s in a big way in the lab. Learn how walnuts appear to have a beneficial effect in reducing risk, delaying onset, slowing progression and preventing Alzheimer’s.
Magnesium-Rich Pumpkin Pie
November 22, 2024
THANKSGIVING BRAIN RECIPE: Make your pumpkin-pie a brain-healthy magnesium-pie. Try this “cognitively-correct” dish for dinner.
Wine Cleans Alzheimer’s Plaque
November 15, 2024
DIET VIDEO & ARTICLE: An innovative study shows how a daily glass of wine (or two) can help clean the brain of Alzheimer’s plaque.
How Insulin Gets into the Alzheimer’s Brain and Where It Goes
November 8, 2024
In an Alzheimer’s study, insulin delivered high up in the nasal cavity achieved lasting results in improving memory. Find out why Dr. W. Banks calls this “one of those studies where everything is coming together.”
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- At Home (23)
- Books (75)
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- COVID-19 novel coronavirus (7)
- Dangers (28)
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- Dementia Types (137)
- CTE (16)
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- Frontotemporal Dementia (4)
- Huntington's (8)
- Lewy Body (37)
- MCI (15)
- Vascular Dementia (37)
- Design (22)
- Diagnosis (200)
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- Diet (180)
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- Inspiration (58)
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- Off-Label (52)
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- Therapy (168)
- Treatment (120)
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- Understanding Dementia (111)
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Progressing to a Cure
Research
Music Always Lifts, Despite Dementia
VIDEO + ARTICLE: Even in dementia, the power of music speaks to our souls. Watch how this power made a news anchor cry. Learn about new research that shows this to be always true.
TED: What’s the Connection Between Sleep and Alzheimer’s?
Does lack of sleep lead to Alzheimer’s? Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains the relationship between the two. See how researchers want to use sleep to decrease our chances of developing this condition.
Meet Liv. She Helps People with Dementia 24/7.
See Lady Liv, the first AI avatar born from real people’s lived experiences with dementia. Watch ‘Liv’ help those recently diagnosed, by answering questions only a peer who shares the experience of Alzheimer’s would know.
How Insulin Gets into the Alzheimer’s Brain and Where It Goes
In an Alzheimer’s study, insulin delivered high up in the nasal cavity achieved lasting results in improving memory. Find out why Dr. W. Banks calls this “one of those studies where everything is coming together.”
Unpacking Ways to Help Dementia
Treatments & Therapies
The Store
Golfing with Dementia
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Easy golfing is great for people with dementia. It offers opportunities to socialize and be active, without memory or athletic constraints. See how one club integrated golf into the routine of a family living with dementia. Learn about an easy-to-set-up indoor/outdoor home golfing kit.
CAPSLL Preserves Memories for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Families
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Discover how CAPSLL’s personalized interview experiences help families capture and preserve the cherished stories of loved ones facing Alzheimer’s and dementia, ensuring their legacies endure for future generations.
10 Best Tech Gadgets to Make Life with Dementia Easier
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Amazon’s gadgets help people with Alzheimer’s. See how these devices make their lives easier.
Dementia-Safe Bedrooms
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HOME DESIGN: Use this safety checklist for living at home with dementia. It can alert you to potential hazards.
Echo Show – Drop In on People with Dementia
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VIDEO & ARTICLE: Mom is 95 with short term memory dementia. She’s in great spirits but I really can’t teach her anything technical, like dialing a phone. So I tried setting Amazon’s ECHO-SHOW next to her rocking chair.
Books
Chicken Soup for the Soul – Living with Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias: 101 Stories of Caregiving, Coping, and Compassion
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BOOK OF THE WEEK:
“I loved and needed to hear these stories. I am living these stories everyday. I loved the humor, the hope and the compassion of each of these authors!”
Care-Partner Journal for Alzheimer’s & Dementia
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Print this free 10-page booklet. Brookdale Care Programs offers helpful hints, practical suggestions, checklists and tables to ease your journey as dementia-care-partners.
New Book “Nana Nana” Teaches Kids How to Navigate Alzheimer’s
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The book is beautiful. My 8 year old said to me after reading; “I think this book has a message, that it doesn’t matter if they remember you, they always love you.”
‘Still Alice’ Brings Attention to Alzheimer’s
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In turns heartbreaking and inspiring, the movie “Still Alice” captures in remarkable detail what’s it’s like to live with Alzheimer’s.
Don’t Walk Away from Alzheimer’s
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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.
Tips, Insights & Helpful Guides
Caregiving
The Dementia Environment in a Care Home
People living with dementia can experience changed perception, often resulting in visual misinterpretation and disorientation –but simple changes in the environment can help.
September 10, 2024
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1950s Diner Helps Alzheimer’s
VIDEO – INSIDE EDITION: A Californian “time capsule” kindles sparks of joy in Alzheimer’s, as people see a world they remember. A ’50s-themed diner has a jukebox playing rock ‘n’ roll classics and a 1959 Ford Thunderbird’s on display. Phone booths with rotary dials, vinyl record players and vintage clothing round things out. See Jackie and her daughter Kimberly playing music to jog mom’s memory and make new moments possible.
July 18, 2024
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What Really Matters in Advanced Dementia
VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: What do people wish for in dementia? Comfort, respect, love… Dr. BJ Miller shares deep thoughts on creating a dignified, graceful life for people nearing the end of life. Take your time & savor this moving talk.
June 14, 2024
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Why Visit When Memory is Gone
CARE VIDEO: Dementia-Friends-Champion Natalie talks through the ‘bookcase analogy’. Understand the way dementia affects a person and why visits are so important to them.
April 12, 2024
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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.
Inspiring & Uplifting
Film & Songs
“Melodies for Remedies” Helps 40,000 Alzheimer’s Patients
December 9, 2024
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Grace Sun uses her free time to play piano for seniors with Alzheimer’s. More than 100 musicians have joined her movement. See their impact.
Defying Dementia by Raising Their Voice
December 6, 2024
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CBS VIDEO – MUSIC & SONG: One program is giving people living with Alzheimer’s a new and joyous way to step back into life, by literally giving voice to both patients and their caregivers. Dr. Jonathan LaPook reports.
A Big Thanksgiving Laugh from A Little Old Lady
November 28, 2024
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FUNNY VIDEO – HAPPY THANKSGIVING: Mary Maxwell, a diminutive “little old lady,” shines a very funny light on the foibles of aging, to the delight of an audience filled with senior-care experts.