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Escaping Smoggy Areas Helps Brainpower

February 7, 2023 No Comments

How many years does the pollution in your area add to the “age” of your brain?

6 Ways Seniors Stay Warmer in Winter

December 7, 2022 1 Comment

HEALTH & DEMENTIA: Older adults can be particularly vulnerable in cold weather. Here are six ways to stay warm & comfortable during the winter months.

Dementia-Friendly Buses

July 25, 2022 No Comments

LIVING WITH DEMENTIA – VIDEO & ARTICLE: The “First UK” Bus Training Program helps people with dementia travel with confidence. It’s run by one of

Alzheimer’s & Incontinence

June 9, 2022 7 Comments

CARE TIPS: Here are some good ways you can deal with incontinence in dementia care.

Staying Social with Alzheimer’s In Spite of COVID-19

July 12, 2020 1 Comment

CBS VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: Bans on visitors at senior facilities , fewer people dropping in at home, and social distancing may be harsh and confusing

Mom is Home with Coronavirus & Dementia

June 7, 2020 1 Comment

TEEPA CARE TIPS – VIDEO: Dale asked Teepa about bringing home Mom after she recovered from COVID-19. How do we keep her and ourselves safe?

Lively Wrist Watch Helps People with Dementia Live in Their Own Home

April 26, 2015 No Comments

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK VIDEO & ARTICLE: One press of Lively’s orange button gets help from friends, family or 911. The new waterproof watch for

Avoiding Slips & Trips for Falls Prevention Day

September 21, 2014 No Comments

People with dementia fall 60% more frequently than other adults. Falls Prevention Awareness Day is a great time to learn ways of preventing falls at

I Have Dementia, But Dementia Doesn’t Have Me

October 14, 2026

VIDEO: This is not a story about dementia. This is a story about Liz.

Lady with dementia and her daughter, with the subtitle, "Get their attention first"

3 Ways to Talk to Dementia

October 13, 2026

COMMUNICATIONS VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: In Alzheimer’s, talking to a loved one can be very frustrating. Here are 3 tips that can help.

Senior woman sleeping peacefully in a cozy bedroom with warm lighting.

Deep Sleep Cleans the Brain & Prevents Alzheimer’s

October 12, 2026

VIDEO+ARTICLE: Depth of sleep impacts our brain’s ability to wash away waste and toxic proteins. Sleep becomes lighter and disrupted as we get older. A new study reveals intriguing links between aging, sleep deprivation, and Alzheimer’s risk.

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?

Grandmother in black and white striped shirt hugging girl in black and white striped shirt

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.