“Do You Know What My Name Is?” produced by Sendai Television Inc., depicts an emotional real life drama of how a “dementia improvement program” was implemented in Ohio.
The movie “I’LL BE ME” tells the story of music legend Glen Campbell. His life, his music and the extraordinary 151-city “Goodbye Tour” de force that’s made him a hero.
See how a pioneer ‘buddy’ program at Northwestern University pairs medical students with Alzheimer’s patients. Watch now.
People with Parkinson’s were given the oral drug rivastigmine (brand name Exelon®). They were 45% less likely to fall and were considerably steadier when walking. Learn more about this dementia drug and fall prevention.
80% of Lewy Body dementia cases are initially misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s or some other disorder. Until recently, it could take a year or more to correct that. Learn how GE’s “DaTSCAN” scanning technology is quickly changing all that.
Striking out or shouting while asleep, called RBD, may be a very early warning of Lewy Body dementia. Learn what to look for and what to do about it.
Falls are a preventable threat to the independence and health of those living with dementia. Arm yourself with the following fall prevention tips. Learn how you can reduce the risk of falls.
In 7,000 people with Alzheimer’s, those taking high doses of common Alzheimer’s drugs saw their rate of heart attacks drop in half. Find out more about these medications.
The F18 PET scan Alzheimer’s test is a giant step forward in diagnosis and treatment. Learn the guidelines that describe what it is, who it’s for, when to avoid it and how to use it.
Learn to take advantage of the many benefits in regular physical activity for people with Alzheimer’s. Keep those muscles, joints and heart in good shape, stay at a healthy weight; improve sleep.
Japanese researchers develop a simple test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s quickly, easily, with 83% accuracy.
THANKSGIVING BRAIN RECIPE: Make your pumpkin-pie a brain-healthy magnesium-pie. Try this “cognitively-correct” dish for dinner.
THE TODAY SHOW takes a look at Julianne Moore’s performance as Alice, a Harvard professor diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The movie earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
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.
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?
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?
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!
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