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Ten Ways to Get Alzheimer’s Patients to Bathe
Why do so many people with dementia refuse to bathe? 🚿 What can you do? One simple change could make the difference. See tips to help your loved one. Leave a comment sharing what worked for you. It could inspire another caregiver!
Living in Awe Can Lower Alzheimer’s
Researchers discovered AWE to be a potent predictor of reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines. Can the awe we feel when touched by the beauty of nature, art and spirituality protect us from Alzheimer’s high levels of cytokines?
Thought of the Week: Love Protects
Age does not protect you from love, but love to some extent protects you from age.
Sibling Guide to Caring for Aging Parents
How can siblings avoid conflict while caring for aging parents? This Resource Guide can help.
FDA Clears FIRST Alzheimer’s Blood Test
New Test Provides Less Invasive Option, Reduces Reliance on PET Scans and Increases Diagnosis Accessibility
Grow Your Dementia Practice with Free Personalized Newsletters
How Personalized Alzheimer’s Weekly Newsletters Boost Business for Dementia Professionals.
You’re Not Getting Alzheimer’s; You Just Know So Much
DOES AGE LEAD to deterioration of brain function, or do older brains just take longer to process ever increasing amounts of knowledge? The latest research may surprise you.
2 Ways Too Much Copper Accelerates Alzheimer’s
Copper hits the brain with a one-two punch. It inhibits clearance of, AND it stimulates production of, Alzheimer’s plaque. See why copper is a key player in Alzheimer’s.
Ronald Reagan & Alzheimer’s – Just the Facts
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Reagan revolutionized Alzheimer’s awareness. Is there truth to the notion of Ronald Reagan having Alzheimer’s during his presidency? After all, President Reagan’s winning vote margins were massive, among the biggest in American history.
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Good News on the ‘Elderly’ Brain
Did you know? Intellectual abilities are increased in the brain by an average 300% in most people ages 60-80.
Can Alzheimer’s Be Treated with Iron-Modifying Drugs?
Dietary iron is an essential element in the brain. That’s why it is critical to understand how it affects Alzheimer’s. Researchers used advanced X-ray techniques to take a giant step forward in understanding iron chemistry in amyloid plaque, the main culprit behind Alzheimer’s. Learn more about their exciting new insights.
I Will Remind You
A deep promise to be there for an Alzheimer’s parent, this heartwarming song was written as a tribute to families facing dementia.
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A Grandchild for One Day Keeps Dementia Away
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?
“I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” By Dad with Dementia & Son
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!
Is Alzheimer’s Catchy?
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.
Alzheimer’s in 6 Stages – Teepa Snow
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.
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