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Good News on the ‘Elderly’ Brain

February 15, 2026 No Comments

Did you know? Intellectual abilities are increased in the brain by an average 300% in most people ages 60-80.

How Do Education & Brain Exercise Prevent Alzheimer’s?

February 13, 2026 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 1 Comment

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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.

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Dancing with Alzheimer’s Like Nobody’s Watchin’

October 28, 2025 No Comments

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 1 Comment

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.

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5 Studies: Heat Therapies Shield Your Mind Against Dementia

July 27, 2025 10 Comments

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.

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Sundowning Care from Sunset ’til Sunrise

July 25, 2025 No Comments

For 12 years, a special program called “Dusk ‘Til Dawn” has been successfully fighting sundowning.

Giving-Voice-Chorus Sings Alzheimer’s Away

July 13, 2026

Watch the huge “Giving Voice Chorus” come alive and rise above Alzheimer’s. Get inspired by the music that Alzheimer’s can’t shake.

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What to Expect from Dementia’s Brain Changes

July 12, 2026

TEEPA CARE VIDEO:

Teepa Snow explains what to expect as dementia takes over the brain. Learn how our fascinating brains work and affect our behavior.

Good Mood Ups Elderly Cognition

July 11, 2026

Can a happier frame of mind help overcome aging’s cognitive decline? Ohio State University scientists share meaningful insights from their study.

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.