Thought of the Week: How Much a Heart Can Hold
January 21, 2024
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Nobody has ever measured,
Not even the Poets,
How much a heart can hold. (Zelda Fitzgerald)
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The Nigerian Paradox: How Diet Fights Alzheimer’s Genes
January 20, 2024
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DIET VIDEO: The Nigerian Paradox wonders: Why are Alzheimer’s rates low in Nigeria, despite dangerous “Alzheimer’s gene” rates? Does Nigeria’s diet hold the key?
300 Tips for Making Life Easier in Alzheimer’s Care
January 18, 2024
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Revealing and contains much that is critical for caregivers to know. Easy to find specific information in this helpful, logical layout. The sections on spiritual needs in dementia are also welcome topics.
Finding Joy in Alzheimer’s Care
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TEDx VIDEO: People with dementia and their care partners can experience joy, humor and connection. Since there’s no cure, the best solution is great care. See how to set a high bar with empathy, patience and fun.
Vegetarians and Dementia
January 16, 2024
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Strokes often trigger Vascular Dementia and Mixed Dementia. Just how effective are vegetarian and plant-based diets in protecting us from these common types of dementia?
Memories Fade But Feelings Remain
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EMOTIONAL STATES of individuals with Alzheimer’s are profoundly influenced by caregivers. Learn how.
Saliva Test Detects Pain in Dementia
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Find out how two biomarkers in saliva diagnose pain in dementia, effectively and non-invasively.
10 Tips to Prevent Wandering from Dementia
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WANDERING occurs in 60% of people with dementia. It can be triggered by anything from an old memory to poor vision, from confusion to distress. Learn how to stop wandering from repeating itself. Find out ways to prevent it.
8 Exercise Motivators to Fight Alzheimer’s
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How do you motivate people with Early-stage Alzheimer’s to exercise? Dr. Noorsdy has 8 ways.
Neuro-archaeologist Finds an Original Alzheimer’s Gene Mutation
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VIDEO+ARTICLE: Kenneth S. Kosik traced an Alzheimer’s gene mutation to a 16th century founder. See him solve this puzzle of the past and show why this can help the future.
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