Leading researchers from Johns Hopkins found that despite their very different causes and symptoms, stroke, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, TBI and Huntington’s have a shared mechanism of
BOOK OF THE WEEK: This book is unique in that it is written (beautifully and lyrically) from the viewpoint of Lillie Claire, a woman diagnosed
VIDEO: Taking the concept of a dementia village to the next level, Whare Aroha CARE is putting into place their new “CARE Village” at Ngongotaha,
What is Dementia?It’s a chemical AND structural change in the brain.So… sometimes they can & sometimes they can’t.
Namzaric is a combination of the two most popular drugs for Alzheimer’s. Two new doses have been added, bringing the total to four. Find out
Years back, Accera completed clinical trials to show how diet can increase ketone levels to improve Alzheimer’s. Now, this subsidiary of Nestle Foods is creating
DRUG DEVELOPMENT: The breakthrough trial of aducanumab for Alzheimer’s recently made headline news. The FDA’s Fast Track program speeds up the development of new treatments
MAJOR ADVANCE – VIDEO & ARTICLE: A new experimental drug called “aducanumab” significantly slowed memory, thinking and cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s. It works by almost
MEMORY: In Alzheimer’s, it’s hard to find a way to boost memory. New research has uncovered a big reason why. It seems that over-boosting memory
DRUG TRIAL VIDEO & ARTICLE: See how the investigational new drug, T3D-959, elicited rapid improvement in cognitive tests in 53% of subjects with Alzheimer’s. Look
FILM SHORT: Meet 6 people living fulfilling lives with dementia. This award-winning, true film explores the needs and feelings of real people with dementia.
If your loved one asks a little too often, “What’s the time?” “What day is it?”, easily solve the problem with these Battery-Operated Dementia-Calendar-Clocks. No wires, hang them on any wall, stand them on any table.
UCLA CAREGIVER TRAINING VIDEO: Agitation and anxiety create resistance in people with Alzheimer’s and frustration for their caregivers. Learn techniques to solve and resolve these difficult moments.
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 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.
In gardening, people with Alzheimer’s grow fresh plants along with better thinking. It’s a pleasant way to make things easier.
The co-founder of a caregivers’ organization introduces technology he has found helpful in caring for his grandmother with dementia.
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