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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

Peter Berger

Sweet Dreams Decrease Dementia

April 22, 2024 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: People who get more REM sleep get less dementia. REM sleep is when dreaming occurs. Learn about the stages of sleep and their dementia links.

Aphasia in Dementia: Word Jumbles

April 19, 2024 14 Comments

Aphasia affects a person’s ability to communicate. It affects language functions, such as speaking, understanding what others say, and naming common objects. Learn its causes, types and a few tips.

AI vs. Daffodils: Crafting a Cheaper Alzheimer’s Drug

April 19, 2024 No Comments

Galantamine treats Alzheimer’s. Artificial intelligence and biosensors may pave the way to make this drug faster and cheaper.

There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.

Thought of the Week: Spreading the Light

April 18, 2024 No Comments

There are two ways of spreading light. To be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it. (Click to get this on T-shirts, cards, magnets,

Important things to thin about before an Alzheimer's blood test

Before You Take The Alzheimer’s Blood Test, Watch This!

April 18, 2024 2 Comments

Want a blood test to screen for Alzheimer’s? See what you MUST know before you do. It’s not just a simple yes or no – your lifestyle, finances and mental peace hang in the balance.

Work of Art

April 16, 2024 1 Comment

Kay & Jon’s new song helps to see it’s possible to live well with dementia, and – perhaps – see ourselves as works of art.

There is much in the world to make us afraid. There is much more in our faith to make us unafraid.

Thought of the Week – Unafraid

April 15, 2024 No Comments

There is much in the world to make us afraid. There is much more in our faith to make us unafraid. (Fredrick W. Cropp)

Natalie explaining why visits are important in dementia

Why Visit When Memory is Gone

April 12, 2024 8 Comments

CARE VIDEO: Dementia-Friends-Champion Natalie talks through the ‘bookcase analogy’. Understand the way dementia affects a person and why visits are so important to them.

Brain-Healthy Curry Chickpea Wraps

April 12, 2024 No Comments

Turmeric, a main ingredient in curry, is the spice of choice in fighting and preventing dementia. It’s popular in India, which has one of the world’s lowest rates of dementia. Try this delicious curry-filled wrap.

Richard Zellers, with Lewy Body dementia

Exploring Lewy Body Dementia

April 10, 2024 1 Comment

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Lewy Body dementia is frequently mistaken for Alzheimer’s. That’s dangerous, as Lewy Body dementia requires different medications and unique caregiving techniques. Explore this common type of dementia.

Strength is in Our Soul and Spirit

August 12, 2025

Strength is not in our muscles. It is in our soul and spirit.

Good Light Lightens Alzheimer’s

August 12, 2025

Lighting affects how people feel. The right light reduces agitation and improves mood in people with dementia.

Veronica

August 10, 2025

Superstar Elvis Costello sings about his grandmother’s Alzheimer’s and the tapestry of her full, rich life. Co-authored with Paul McCartney, it reached #1 on Billboard.

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A Morning Music Lift Lasts All Day in Alzheimer’s

Learn about ‘personalized music for dementia’ and its powerful effect on Alzheimer’s. See the Director of the hit film, ‘Alive Inside’, on the dementia-impact of music.

Art Gives Fun and Meaning To Alzheimer’s Patients

The brush strokes are precise, the colors vibrant. See a Colorado art program help patients rise above dementia, while the paintings raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association.

How Physical Activity Turns Back the Brain’s Clock

The protein BDNF builds synapses in the human brain, nurturing brain cells and fighting off dementia. While there is no artificial way of boosting it, social and cognitive activity can.

Poor Memory + Slow Walking = Dementia?

People may not have easy access to sophisticated, expensive dementia tests. A simple test from Einstein Medicine uses a stopwatch and a few questions to determine one’s risk of dementia. The potential payoff could be tremendous for individuals, their families and society.