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On the Street Where You Live, by Dad with Dementia

August 22, 2024 No Comments

Watch Teddy Mac, diagnosed with dementia, belt out a wonderful song on a drive with his son.

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Experience 12 Minutes in Alzheimer’s on the Virtual Dementia Tour

August 22, 2024 3 Comments

A 12-minute virtual Alzheimer’s tour helps care professionals understand and teach more than they ever imagined about dementia. Learn what a loved one with dementia is going through. Find out what the “Community Edition” has to offer.

Life is mostly froth and bubble, But two things stand like stone, Kindness in another's trouble, Courage in your own.

Thought of the Week: Courage in Your Own

August 7, 2024 2 Comments

Life is mostly froth and bubble, but 2 things stand like stone: Kindness in another’s trouble, courage in your own. (Magnets, posters, etc: – click

Fish Oil for People with High Alzheimer’s Risk

August 6, 2024 No Comments

Older adults with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease may benefit from fish oil supplements.

Dr. William A. Van Horn explains what is Lewy Body Dementia,

4 Cardinal Signs of Lewy Body Dementia

August 5, 2024 1 Comment

Expert Dr. William A. Van Horn explains what is Lewy Body Dementia, and what you can do to maximize quality of life for your family and your loved one suffering with LBD.

The 36-Hour Day

August 4, 2024 1 Comment

#1 BEST SELLING BOOK ON ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA: “Continues to be the ‘bible’ of recommendation for any caregiver whose family member suffers from a dementia such as Alzheimer’s.” — Bookwatch

Learn more about “The 36-Hour Day”.

A true friend feels your fears but fortifies your faith.

Thought of the Week: Fortifies Your Faith

July 29, 2024 No Comments

A true friend feels your fears But fortifies your faith.

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Scam Protection for People with Dementia

July 29, 2024 1 Comment

KEEP YOUR MONEY SAFE – VIDEO & ARTICLE: We’ve all heard stories of crooks taking advantage of people with Alzheimer’s. See how to protect people with dementia from scammers.

Comparing Alzheimer’s Blood Tests

July 28, 2024 No Comments

Head-to-head study examined which blood tests most accurately detected amyloid plaques and other Alzheimer’s-related measures.

Leqembi: Pioneering Alzheimer’s Drug Faces Challenge in Europe

July 26, 2024 No Comments

While the initial headlines might seem discouraging, there’s always more to the story. 🌟

Charts comparing opinions of Cochrane scientists versus investors regarding Leqembi

Cochrane Said Leqembi Doesn’t Work. Why Didn’t Anyone Seem to Care?

April 20, 2026

COCHRANE SERIES, PART 1 – WHAT HAPPENED:
A respected review called a breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug useless. Experts shrugged. Investors, who normally panic on such news, barely noticed. Here’s why that matters — and what it means for families weighing their options.

Alzheimer's doctor advising patient on prevention

Start Alzheimer’s Prevention Now

April 18, 2026

Healthy living lowers Alzheimer’s risk. Today’s healthier lifestyles have witnessed a drop in the rate of Alzheimer’s. Watch The Wall Street Journal interview a new wave of adults changing lifestyles to keep Alzheimer’s away.

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400,000 People Show Delaying Retirement Delays Dementia

April 16, 2026

Delaying retirement can delay dementia in a big way. Learn why.

Most Popular Stories

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?

“I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” By Dad with Dementia & Son

Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!

Is Alzheimer’s Catchy?

It looks like a sneeze cannot give anyone Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s abnormal disease proteins do spread from cell-to-cell, they are not “infectious”. Check out the facts.