Researchers found the walls of the brain’s small arteries are also affected in Alzheimer’s, reducing blood flow. Learn about this new treatment target.
60% of people with dementia wander off at some point. It’s long been a dangerous mystery. Japanese researchers tracked down the cause of this behavior. Find out more.
DIET & NUTRITION: ADNI (Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative) is a massive research project. ADNI showed fish oil supplements offer improvements in cognitive decline and brain atrophy. Learn how.
Learn to use photos and photo albums as a fantastic dementia activity. See how they easily reduce social isolation and depression, providing comfort to people with dementia.
TEEPA VIDEOS: Half of all drivers over 65 who died in traffic accidents had Alzheimer’s symptoms. Watch Teepa demonstrate how to get your loved on to hand in the keys.
VIDEO + ARTICLE: Studies show this 5-minute workout wakes up your brain cells by exercising the right body muscles. Rated as a top exercise for people aged 50+, it’s low-impact and highly effective. Go ahead, it’s easy!
PREVENTING ELDER ABUSE VIDEO:
How trustworthy are care facilities? Care professionals are self-sacrificing, hard-working and compassionate. Yet, one careless moment can quickly snowball into elder abuse. Watch this true story.
EXCELLENT GUIDE ON LEWY BODY DEMENTIA (LBD). Commonly misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, you can prevent devastating results by learning how to spot key differences.
PAY EXTRA ATTENTION to the care-partner’s health during Alzheimer’s.
With a quick inquiry, nurses and doctors can easily spot caregivers needing enhanced support. Find out how simple & essential this can be.
WONDERFUL SONG+LYRICS:
Dementia-patient Ted McDermott journeys with son Simon, making famously beautiful music together. Get your smile ready and join in.
VIDEO & ARTICLE – ALZHEIMER’S INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE:
In a set of 3 studies, see how exercise and sleep lowered Alzheimer’s, while sitting around and watching TV resulted in significantly worse brain health.
VIDEO + ARTICLE: Roasting coffee beans produces Phenylindanes, which inhibit tau and amyloid plaque, the two big culprits behind Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Learn how they defend against cognitive decline.
Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?
An intriguing study of 120 grandmothers might surprise you. Doctors know socially engaged people have better cognition and less dementia. But can a person get too much of a good thing? What’s the right balance?
Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!
It looks like a sneeze cannot give anyone Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s abnormal disease proteins do spread from cell-to-cell, they are not “infectious”. Check out the facts.
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