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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

Peter Berger

Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s

March 13, 2017 No Comments

BOOK OF THE WEEK: In this wonderful care manual, learn how to talk to people with Alzheimer’s easily. It offers tips in smoothing behavior, talking

Creating Moments of Joy

March 6, 2017 No Comments

BOOK OF THE WEEK: #1 most-popular non-technical Alzheimer’s book. Helps caregivers make a real difference. This book explains how to create new, special times that

Cantab Mobile Dementia Test Approved by FDA

February 1, 2017 4 Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: FDA approval of a new dementia test has taken Alzheimer’s detection a giant step forward. Called “Cantab Mobile“, the test is a

Print Edition of Alzheimer’s Weekly

January 31, 2017 6 Comments

People often ask for a printed Alzheimer’s Weekly. Sometimes it is for a parent who is not comfortable with the internet. Other times, it is

“My Mom HAS Won”: Pat Summitt Alzheimer’s Clinic Opens

January 30, 2017 No Comments

VIDEO: When record-setting coach Pat Summitt was first diagnosed, she turned to her son Tyler and said, “I want to win. I want to beat

Washington Racing to Overcome Alzheimer’s by 2025

December 20, 2016 No Comments

VIDEO: Join “The Hill” in Washington, D.C. See health officials, policymakers, advocates, and medical experts offer a briefing on America’s Alzheimer’s goals and targets.

Tramiprosate Moves Beyond the “One-Size-Fits-All” Approach to Curing Alzheimer’s

December 10, 2016 No Comments

Large, significant improvements in genetically-defined Alzheimer’s patients were seen in a clinical trial for tramiprosate. Learn about the important potential presented by these Phase-3 trial

Dementia Decreases Across the USA

November 27, 2016 1 Comment

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Has the prevalence of dementia REALLY changed among older adults in the United States between 2000 and 2012?

Share a Caregiving Story – Win Dinner & $250

November 8, 2016 No Comments

What could help make a better care-break than an evening dinner with Grammy-award winner and singer Patti Austin, plus $250 as a gift or to

Barack H. Obama Proclaims November 2016 as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

November 1, 2016 No Comments

A PERSONAL LETTER PROCLAIMING NATIONAL ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH, 2016 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Teepa Snow speaking about caregiver stress

How to Ease the Stress of Dementia Care

January 9, 2025

TEEPA VIDEO: THE STRESS of dementia on caregivers is unique. See Teepa Snow shine her special light on what to do about the stress.

Alzheimer's: So many memories stolen, so many hearts broken. We need a cure!

Alzheimer’s… We need a cure.

January 9, 2025

Alzheimer’s… So many memories stolen, So many hearts broken… We need a cure. Share this photo to show your support.

CBS NEWS – DIET VIDEO: One artificially-sweetened drink per day could double risk of stroke or dementia. See CBS Dr. Tara Narula discuss the brain-effects of diet drinks, with links to subsequent research reinforcing her claim.

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Adding Meaningfully Beautiful Moments to Dementia

Bringing art and creativity into elder care settings helps families reconnect with loved ones who have dementia. In this moving talk, Anne Bastings shares how.

When Hurricanes Threaten Dementia

When a hurricane hits Florida — or anywhere that has a very large population of people with dementia, there are special preparations that should be made by those living with dementia. Check these dementia-in-a-storm readiness lists.