Planting New Memories with Horticulture Therapy
August 18, 2023
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In gardening, people with Alzheimer’s grow fresh plants along with better thinking. It’s a pleasant way to make things easier.
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Dementia Caregiver’s House Tech Tour
August 16, 2023
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The co-founder of a caregivers’ organization introduces technology he has found helpful in caring for his grandmother with dementia.
The Alzheimer’s Dance-Yoga & Exercise Thing
August 13, 2023
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People with dementia are enjoying yoga and dance classes at the Alzheimer’s Association. See why caregivers find the classes “EXTREMELY helpful.”
Tour the Promise Alzheimer’s Garden
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Once a patient enters The Promise Alzheimer’s Garden, they can’t get lost, so they feel independent, yet safe.
Nonconformists are Better Protected Against Alzheimer’s
August 9, 2023
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Swiss researchers find that people with certain personality traits are protected against Alzheimer’s disease, including those who are less agreeable, had natural curiosity, and were nonconformists. Find out why.
Art Gives Fun and Meaning To Alzheimer’s Patients
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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.
A Morning Music Lift Lasts All Day in Alzheimer’s
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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.
How Physical Activity Turns Back the Brain’s Clock
August 4, 2023
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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.
Redirecting Dementia
August 3, 2023
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Gary, a former dentist living in a dementia care center, gets confused — and it worries him. See staff “redirect” him and relieve his anxiety.
Poor Memory + Slow Walking = Dementia?
August 3, 2023
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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.
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