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Things of the spirit differ from things material in that the more you give, the more you have.

Thought of the Week: Things of the Spirit

July 22, 2024 2 Comments

Things of the spirit differ from things material in that, The more you give, the more you have. (T-Shirts, pillows, bags – click here)

Curry Derivative J147 Beats Aricept for Alzheimer’s

July 22, 2024 18 Comments

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.

Weight-loss Drug Ozempic Cuts Dementia Risk 48%

July 21, 2024 No Comments

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.

Lisa Genova and Maria Shriver discussing Alzheimer's

2 Women on Alzheimer’s Myths & Facts

July 19, 2024 No Comments

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.

Jackie and Kimberly at the Alzheimer's Center

1950s Diner Helps Alzheimer’s

July 18, 2024 No Comments

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.

Preparing for ultrasound treatment for Alzheimer's

USA Pioneers New Alzheimer’s Ultrasound Treatment

July 17, 2024 No Comments

“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.

Dementia-patient Ted McDermott journeys with son Simon and their dashcam, singing "Volare"

Dad with Dementia Sings: VOLARE!

July 16, 2024 No Comments

WONDERFUL SONG+LYRICS:
Dementia-patient Ted McDermott journeys with son Simon, making famously beautiful music together. Get your smile ready and join in.

How to Choose Between Kisunla vs. Leqembi, The New Alzheimer’s Drugs

July 14, 2024 3 Comments

The newest Alzheimer’s drugs, Kisunla and Leqembi, are the first to actually slow down Alzheimer’s. How do they compare to each other?

Remember, there is no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.

Thought of the Week: Ripple of Kindness

July 14, 2024 No Comments

Remember, there is no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end. (CafePress)

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Sleeping and Loafing in Fighting Dementia

July 12, 2024 2 Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE – ALZHEIMER’S INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE:
In a set of 3 studies, see how exercise and sleep lowered Alzheimer’s, while sitting around and watching TV resulted in significantly worse brain health.

You don't get to choose how you're going to die. Or when. You can only decide how you're going to live. Now.

Thought of the Week: Live. Now.

December 22, 2025

You don’t get to choose how you’re going to die. Or when.You only get to choose how you’re going to live. Now.

A Story of the Superhero Mom Battling Alzheimer’s

December 22, 2025

Watch this inspiring story of living with and fighting against this disease.

10 Gift Ideas When Living with Alzheimer’s

December 22, 2025

DEMENTIA GIFT IDEAS: People with Alzheimer’s may lose abilities, but feelings still matter. What once wasn’t much of a gift, may now be a great one. What were nice presents may no longer be right. See these thoughtful suggestions.

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