Good News on the ‘Elderly’ Brain
February 15, 2026
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Did you know? Intellectual abilities are increased in the brain by an average 300% in most people ages 60-80.
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How Do Education & Brain Exercise Prevent Alzheimer’s?
February 13, 2026
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Researchers find education and intellectual stimulation appear to activate a genetic program in the brain that promotes resistance to cognitive decline. Find out more.
Taking a Walk Improves Brain Health
February 2, 2026
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Getting out into the fresh air and taking a walk does good things for your brain and well-being, researchers say.
Alzheimer’s Alphabet Activity
January 29, 2026
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Here’s a good activity caregivers can use easily, contributed by one of our readers. It’s a simple game, great in mid-stage Alzheimer’s.
TheraPaws Brighten Dementia’s Loneliness
January 28, 2026
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Meet Marley, a THERAPAWS therapy dog, helping the elderly that suffer from dementia. See pet therapy at work.
Why Bingo Keeps Showing Up in Dementia Research
December 30, 2025
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VIDEO+ARTICLE: Multiple studies affirm bingo exercises attention, memory, and social connection all at once. Learn about its small but meaningful role in dementia care—when used the right way.
Dancing with Alzheimer’s Like Nobody’s Watchin’
October 28, 2025
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VIDEO: See why the
wonderful Alzheimer’s activities program, “Creative Aging: Dance Like Nobody’s Watching” has been a smash success for people with Alzheimer’s, as well as caregivers.
America’s Amazing Alzheimer’s Choir
September 1, 2025
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Once a week, a chorus of people with Alzheimer’s rehearse side-by-side with their caregivers. The songs they sing are, remarkably, often from memory. Watch “The Giving Voice Chorus” in action.
5 Studies: Heat Therapies Shield Your Mind Against Dementia
July 27, 2025
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HEALTH (VIDEO + ARTICLE):
We show you the science of multiple studies that sound almost too good to be true. Hot tubs proved protective in the USA while saunas
lowered Alzheimer’s risk 65% in a 20-year Finnish study. Learn more.
Sundowning Care from Sunset ’til Sunrise
July 25, 2025
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For 12 years, a special program called “Dusk ‘Til Dawn” has been successfully fighting sundowning.
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