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Teun’s Free Calendar Clock for Dementia

September 29, 2023 No Comments

GUEST POST: Calendar Clock assists caregivers and people with dementia with their daily schedule. This reduces disorientation in time and the frustration it can cause. Additionally, it offers monitoring capabilities, via its appointments feature and video calling. This all provides a sense of security for everyone, both caregiver and care-receiver. It is a free application co-created by many real-world users.

Is Forgetfulness Normal or Not?

September 28, 2023 No Comments

It’s normal to forget things once in a while as the years pass, but how can you tell whether those memory lapses are a sign of something more serious — like Alzheimer’s?

The Heart Still Remembers

September 27, 2023 1 Comment

Melvyn Amrine may not have remembered the details of his life since his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, but he sure proved that his love for his wife transcended memory.

PrecivityAD™ Blood Test Helps Diagnose Alzheimer’s

September 27, 2023 No Comments

Research shows that a blood test now on the market accurately identifies brain amyloid status with a single blood sample. In other words, this blood test can diagnose Alzheimer’s.

Love is a feeling that dementia cannot take away.

Thought of the Week: Love Outshines Dementia

September 26, 2023 No Comments

There is one thing dementia cannot take away,And that is love.Love is not a memory –It is a feeling that resides inside.

I Promise You Forever, You Will Never Leave My Mind

September 26, 2023 No Comments

“Damn this old dementia, for robbing me of time, But I promise you forever, you will never leave my mind.”

Fish, Omega-3, Dementia

September 25, 2023 No Comments

Dr. Michael Gregger, Director of the authoritative NutritionFacts site, asks, “Why has fish consumption been associated with cognitive impairment and loss of executive function?”

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Is Sitting Bad for the Brain? Maybe Not.

September 24, 2023 2 Comments

Is keeping seated and sedentary, while intellectually stimulated, part of the best way to care for your brain?

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6 Tips on Repetitive Questions Due to Dementia

September 24, 2023 No Comments

CARE VIDEO: “WHAT TIME IS IT?” Repetitive questions are common in dementia, triggering frustration and anxiety in caregiver and patient alike. If you are ever at a loss as to how to deal with repetitive questions, check out these tips from UCLA Health.