VIDEO: 85 in Ikaria? Smile. On this Greek island, Alzheimer’s is almost non-existent. 85 in America? Your odds hit 50-50. Is it genes, diet or air? NBC travels to an unlikely place for answers: Cleveland, Ohio.
Young love is about wanting to be happy.Old love is about wanting someone else to be happy. Alzheimer’s Quotes on Shirts, Ribbons and Cards
New research suggests antidepressants accelerate cognitive decline in dementia. Learn which drugs appear to be less harmful than others. Help your doctor make better treatment decisions.
Read this 2025 update on “The Nun Study,” analyzing more than 30 years of aging and dementia patterns of 678 nuns from the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Then watch 2 videos that take you inside.
STIMULATION VIDEO: See how Snoezelen Rooms offer sensory experiences designed for dementia. “We have found more stimulation slows down the progression of the disease process.” Relax, explore, hear Frank Sinatra, enjoy calming colors, even test memory.
BRAIN-HEALTHY RECIPE: A taste-of-India Alzheimer’s-fighting side-dish. The chickpeas are rich in dementia-resistant arginine. High-in-iron spinach guards against stroke and vascular dementia, Indian curry’s neuroprotective turmeric offers the brain an added preventative to fight off Alzheimer’s. Serve over brown rice.
DIAGNOSIS VIDEO: TEEPA SNOW explores the challenge of getting a good diagnosis in today’s medical system. See her explain differences between Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Learn how to prepare for a brain health checkup.
Southminster and Memory & Movement Charlotte introduce their new caregiver training program, “Step into the Story”. Learn how to care for seniors with memory loss, in a deeply meaningful way.
VIDEO + ARTICLE: 40,000 people around the world participated in Western University’s sleep and brain health study. See Neuroscientists use cognitive performance activities to revealed surprising insights. Get 6 sleep tips.
SEE five powerful reasons to use music in dementia care. Mary Sue Wilkinson is Founder of “Singing Heart to Heart” and author of “Songs You Know By Heart: A Simple Guide for Using Music in Dementia Care”, with Teepa Snow. Learn more.
The co-founder of a caregivers’ organization introduces technology he has found helpful in caring for his grandmother with dementia.
New research reveals that Leqembi’s Fc region switches on microglia — the brain’s immune cells — helping them clear toxic amyloid. Here’s why that mechanism matters for treatment and safety.
People with dementia are enjoying yoga and dance classes at the Alzheimer’s Association. See why caregivers find the classes “EXTREMELY helpful.”
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.
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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