Afternoon Naps Linked to Better Mental Agility
April 24, 2023
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A regular afternoon nap seemed to be associated with better cognitive performance in a study of healthy seniors living in China.
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What is Dementia Like? Find Out.
April 23, 2023
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What does it actually feel like when one has some form of dementia? Four millennials with dementia in their families find out in a real, visceral way on a special tour.
Why Each Alzheimer’s Patient is Different
April 20, 2023
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Spend time with Alzheimer’s patients and you quickly learn, “If you met one person with Alzheimer’s, you met one person with Alzheimer’s.” Each patient’s journey is unique. Researchers have uncovered one reason why: Memories are like fingerprints. Learn how the brain creates “memory fingerprints” and how this may lead to new, better Alzheimer’s treatments.
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April 20, 2023
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Non-drug therapies, such as exercise, appear to be as, or more, effective than drugs for reducing symptoms of depression in people with dementia, says a team of international researchers.
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April 19, 2023
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Immune cells work to remove toxic compounds that build up in the brain, including amyloid beta plaques associated with Alzheimer’s, according to a mouse study funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Thought of the Week: What You Do
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Oh, my friend, it’s not what they take away from you that counts- It’s what you do with what you have left. ~Hubert Humphrey~
The “B-Sharp Program” Treats Alzheimer’s with Music
April 18, 2023
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There’s fresh hope for people with Alzheimer’s in a new music program. It’s called, “B-Sharp”. See why.
B3 Blocks Alzheimer’s, Boosts Memory & Mood
April 17, 2023
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BETTER MEMORY AND BEHAVIOR, with reduced levels of Alzheimer’s tau, were achieved in the lab by supplementing drinking water with nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3. Learn what these important results mean to Alzheimer’s.
Tips on Engaging Someone with Alzheimer’s
April 16, 2023
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Activities are a cornerstone to dementia health. Watch now for some great tips on how to keep people with Alzheimer’s engaged.
Remember Love (A Song About Alzheimer’s & Living in the Moment)
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This exceptional song, “Remember Love”, captures those moments that connect us to our loved ones struggling with loss of memory, and living in that moment.
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