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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

Reverse Dementia in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

May 29, 2026

DIAGNOSIS (VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT):
5% of Alzheimer’s cases may really be NPH (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus), a curable dementia. 400,000 Americans have NPH. Only 11,000 are properly diagnosed. Find out what you can do.

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20 Home Safety Tips for Alzheimer’s

May 28, 2026

20 TIPS + NIH HOME SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR ALZHEIMER’S:
Here are 20 ways to make your home a safer place for a loved one with dementia.

Chocolate and the Fight Against Vascular Dementia

May 28, 2026

VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: Cocoa’s flavanol phytonutrients, without sugar & fat, improve arterial function. They fight strokes and atherosclerosis, triggers of vascular dementia. So, is chocolate healthy? See Dr. Gregger tease out the research.

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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.