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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

P. Berger

Thought of the Week: A Perfect Day

August 22, 2023 No Comments

You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.

Just to Hold Her Hand

August 22, 2023 2 Comments

A beautiful song on living with Alzheimer’s. (Includes lyrics.) Enjoy.

A Happy Partner Leads to Less Dementia

August 21, 2023 No Comments

Researchers find optimistic people contribute to the health of their partners, staving off risk factors leading to Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias and cognitive decline as they grow old together.

Adding Meaningfully Beautiful Moments to Dementia

August 20, 2023 No Comments

Bringing art and creativity into elder care settings helps families reconnect with loved ones who have dementia. In this moving talk, Anne Bastings shares how.

When Hurricanes Threaten Dementia

August 20, 2023 2 Comments

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.

Planting New Memories with Horticulture Therapy

August 18, 2023 2 Comments

In gardening, people with Alzheimer’s grow fresh plants along with better thinking. It’s a pleasant way to make things easier.

Planning Your Future After a Dementia Diagnosis

August 17, 2023 No Comments

Although it is hard to think beyond “today” after a diagnosis of dementia, it’s really important to look ahead. Taking steps to plan for the future will make “tomorrow” smoother.

Dementia Caregiver’s House Tech Tour

August 16, 2023 No Comments

The co-founder of a caregivers’ organization introduces technology he has found helpful in caring for his grandmother with dementia.

Thought of the Week – He’s Going to Be Up

August 15, 2023 1 Comment

Every evening, I turn my worries over to God. He’s going to be up all night anyway.

Veronica

August 15, 2023 No Comments

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.

5-in-1 Handybar Eases Getting In and Out of Cars

December 31, 2024

This grab-bar for cars makes getting in and out an easy affair. It glides into any door-latch. Its heavy-duty construction allows an elderly person to lean on it with their full body weight as they enter or exit their vehicle. Kit includes door straps for added ease.

Trip to the 1940’s Eases Alzheimer’s Symptoms

December 31, 2024

Desi has Alzheimer’s. She lives in a dementia facility with a 1940’s “Retro” living room and kitchen. Old-time music helps residents remember bygone days. It’s reminiscence as therapy. See it in action.

Designing Rooms for Dementia

December 30, 2024

FREE 32-PAGE BOOK: Dementia design improves the independence of people with dementia. This online book is available at no charge. Learn dozens of clever design tips that can make a world of difference.

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Big Cup, Little Man: Picking Up the Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s

SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.

85 with Dementia? Good Chance It’s HS-AGING, Not Alzheimer’s

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?

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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?