Few movies and books capture the Alzheimer’s experience like Dr. Lisa Genova’s “Still Alice.” See Lisa describe how “Still Alice” is helping families stay connected while living with Alzheimer’s.
A major study of over 10,000 older adults found that those who regularly listened to or played music not only had a much lower risk of dementia, but also performed better on memory tests.
Check out these 5 simple tips for estate planning with dementia. Do they apply to you?
You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.
VIDEO: See why the
wonderful Alzheimer’s activities program, “Creative Aging: Dance Like Nobody’s Watching” has been a smash success for people with Alzheimer’s, as well as caregivers.
Knowing when to bring in help — and how to manage it well — can make all the difference in caring for a loved one with dementia. The right timing protects safety and dignity, while good management preserves peace of mind for everyone involved.
A new groundbreaking MRI study reveals how the brain’s “nightly cleaning crew” depends on quality sleep. When we rest deeply, brain fluids clear away toxins — protecting memory and cutting dementia risk.
TALKING TO PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA IS VITAL when getting together. Check out 5 handy communication tips and books.
DIET: MAGNESIUM appears to do a lot to maintain brain health, prevent cognitive impairment (CI), and fight Alzheimer’s. Learn how.
BRAIN RECIPE: Make your pumpkin-pie a brain-healthy magnesium-pie. Try this “cognitively-correct” dish for dinner.
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.
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.
TEEPA CARE VIDEO: Learn about Alzheimer’s 6 stages. Teepa Snow shows what to expect, while keeping the focus on the person for whom you care.
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.
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