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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

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Getting In & Out of Cars with Dementia

July 16, 2023 No Comments

Getting in and out of a car’s passenger seat may not be simple, once dementia sets in. Learn the skills needed.

Bust the Stigma of Dementia

June 25, 2023 2 Comments

Learn about The Alzheimer’s Society of Canada’s campaign to bust the stigma of dementia.
Discover 6 easy ways you can make a difference.

Caregivers, Carry On Better

June 4, 2023 No Comments

Stress is like a glass of water; we have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. Here’s how to do it.

People with mild Alzheimer’s often enjoy places they enjoyed in the past – a favorite restaurant, parade, park, shopping mall, swimming pool, museum, or theater. It is good to keep going and it is smart to plan ahead. Learn how.

What Dementia Cannot Smell

May 14, 2023 5 Comments

TEEPA CARE-TIP VIDEO:

Dementia dangerously alters a person’s sense of smell. Teepa Snow brings to light what people with dementia smell – and what they don’t. Learn to prevent hazards and frustrations.

Activities To Do With a Family Member or Friend Who Has Alzheimer’s

May 1, 2023 No Comments

It’s important to spend meaningful time with a family member or friend who has Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. Here is a list of suggestions for activities with your affected loved one or friend.

Better Ways to Dress with Dementia

April 30, 2023 2 Comments

People with Alzheimer’s often need more time and preparation to dress. It’s important to allow the person to dress on his or her own for as long as possible. Here are some tips.

How To Care for Sundowning

April 28, 2023 12 Comments

“Sundowning” describes agitation and anxiety often felt towards the end of the day in dementia. See what it is and what you can do about it.

What is Dementia Like? Find Out.

April 23, 2023 No Comments

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.

Tips on Engaging Someone with Alzheimer’s

April 16, 2023 6 Comments

Activities are a cornerstone to dementia health. Watch now for some great tips on how to keep people with Alzheimer’s engaged.

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Horses Improve Life with Dementia

April 8, 2025

A University of California at Davis study examines how connection, through activities with horses, improves life with dementia.

Man with courage in desert watching sun set, saying, "I will try again tomorrow."

Thought of the Week: Courage to Try

April 8, 2025

Courage does not always roar.
Sometimes it is a quiet voice at the end of the day saying,
“I will try again tomorrow.”

3 Battery-Operated Dementia Clocks

April 7, 2025

If your loved one asks a little too often, “What’s the time?” “What day is it?”, easily solve the problem with these Battery-Operated Dementia-Calendar-Clocks. No wires, hang them on any wall, stand them on any table.

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.