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The real lessons in life are not found in the victory, but in the struggle.

Thought of the Week: The Real Lessons

November 26, 2025 No Comments

The real lessons in lifeAre not found in the victory,But in the struggle. (See Amazon Merch)

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A Big Thanksgiving Laugh from A Little Old Lady

November 26, 2025 2 Comments

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.

Alzheimer’s Legal Checklist: 7 Steps Every Family Needs

November 25, 2025 No Comments

A simple, must-know legal checklist to help families stay protected, prepared, and supported when Alzheimer’s becomes part of life.

10 Ways a Nursing Home Pub Is Helping Dementia Patients Reconnect

November 25, 2025 No Comments

A cozy pub inside a nursing home is doing something remarkable — helping residents with dementia reconnect, open up, and feel like themselves again. Here are 10 ways this surprising space is changing daily life.

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Listening and Playing Music Cuts Dementia Risk 39%

November 24, 2025 No Comments

A MAJOR NEW STUDY suggests regularly listening to or playing music cuts dementia risk by up to 39%. Here’s the research — and how to use music to bring calm, connection, and cognitive support into everyday care.

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Arginine on the Frontline: New Hope for Alzheimer’s

November 23, 2025 No Comments

A new study suggests a simple nutrient — arginine — may reduce amyloid-β buildup in Alzheimer’s. The findings, from animal studies, raise an encouraging question: could arginine eventually play a role in Alzheimer’s prevention? Here’s what the research shows — and what caregivers should know.

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10 Precautions for Celebrating Thanksgiving with Dementia

November 21, 2025 6 Comments

HOLIDAY TIPS: Getting together for a holiday meal can cause a person with Alzheimer’s confusion and anxiety. Get 10 tips to make the holiday more easy and pleasurable.

6 Brain-Boosting Foods + 3 Smart Nutrition Habits to Reduce Alzheimer’s Impact

November 20, 2025 No Comments

A growing body of research shows that what we eat can make a real difference in how the brain ages. Discover the everyday foods that strengthen memory, support cognition, and help reduce the impact of Alzheimer’s — starting with simple choices you can make today.

Thought of the Week: My Favorite Day

November 19, 2025 2 Comments

“What day is it?” asked Pooh. “It’s today.” squeaked Piglet. “My favorite day.” said Pooh.

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Music Eases Sundowning, Lowers Dementia Risk

November 19, 2025 No Comments

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.

Memory & Amyloid

February 3, 2026

Amyloid is one of the leading culprits behind Alzheimer’s. Scientists know it damages memory by killing brain cells. Now research reveals how amyloid triggers memory loss in perfectly healthy brain cells as well. Learn more about how Alzheimer’s develops.

Taking a Walk Improves Brain Health

February 2, 2026

Getting out into the fresh air and taking a walk does good things for your brain and well-being, researchers say.

Digital Clock-Drawing Test Detects Alzheimer’s Ahead of Symptoms

February 1, 2026

A new test that can be completed in less than three minutes enables simple, accurate detection of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s in cognitively normal adults, including those with no symptoms of dementia. Find out more.

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My Forgetfulness: Alzheimer’s or Normal Aging?

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Curing Alzheimer’s by Fixing Proteins, Not Clearing Them

Scientists say restoring a brain protein, not removing amyloid plaques, should be the target of Alzheimer’s dementia therapies. The researchers said treatment might lie in normalizing the levels of a specific brain protein.