VIDEO: See how one lady faced the stigma of Alzheimer’s and rose above its storm clouds. Learn why she continues to take part in her community and how she lives life with dementia to the fullest.
This gorgeous Owen Darnell poem is often referred to as the ‘Alzheimer’s Poem’.
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?
Things of the spirit differ from things material in that, The more you give, the more you have. (T-Shirts, pillows, bags – click here)
J147 is a derivative of curry’s turmeric spice. It beat the Alzheimer’s drug Aricept (generic: donepezil) on several memory tests. The Salk Institute says it may benefit Parkinson’s, Huntington’s & vascular dementia.
University of Oxford research revealed groundbreaking findings that could reshape dementia prevention. Ozempic (AKA Semaglutide/Wegovy), a type-2 diabetes and weight-loss drug, seems to significantly reduce the risk of dementia.
UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER’S: Lisa Genova wrote the Alzheimer’s classic, “Still Alice”. See her discuss myths and facts about Alzheimer’s with leading Alzheimer’s activist Maria Shriver.
VIDEO – INSIDE EDITION: A Californian “time capsule” kindles sparks of joy in Alzheimer’s, as people see a world they remember. A ’50s-themed diner has a jukebox playing rock ‘n’ roll classics and a 1959 Ford Thunderbird’s on display. Phone booths with rotary dials, vinyl record players and vintage clothing round things out. See Jackie and her daughter Kimberly playing music to jog mom’s memory and make new moments possible.
“60 Minutes” interviews American neurosurgeon Dr. Ali Rezai. He is pioneering a new way to treat Alzheimer’s, focusing beams of ultrasound on the brain.
WONDERFUL SONG+LYRICS:
Dementia-patient Ted McDermott journeys with son Simon, making famously beautiful music together. Get your smile ready and join in.
Dr. Michael Gregger, Director of the authoritative NutritionFacts site, asks, “Why has fish consumption been associated with cognitive impairment and loss of executive function?”
Diane Sawyer sat down with Emma Heming Willis and Neurologist Dr. Bruce Miller to talk about Bruce Willis’ health. (11 minute video)
Talk therapy may improve symptoms of depression for people with dementia, providing hope for those who typically do not benefit from antidepressant medication.
Researchers say it takes a dozen “intervention sessions” to improve cognition in those at risk for Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
FDA-approved Sargramostim, a normal human protein, improved memory and cognition in Alzheimer’s patients in a Phase II clinical trial. The drug is safe and well-tolerated, and has been used for other disorders for 30 years.
This carpool sing-a-long between a father with dementia and his son went viral. $50,000 in donations poured into the Alzheimer’s Society. Enjoy their great music. Sing along if you can!
Verna and Jerry Kinersly were happily married for nearly 68 years. See why they were glad to have found the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
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