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Bust the Stigma of Dementia

January 26, 2026 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.

Midnight Munchies for Dementia – New Year’s & All Year

December 31, 2025 3 Comments

VIDEO+ARTICLE CARE TIP: Midnight snacks are great on New Year’s Eve and even greater on midnight dementia-care shifts. Learn how late-night munchies solved a nurse’s wandering & behavior problems.

New Year’s & Reminiscence Therapy

December 29, 2025 No Comments

NEW YEAR’S VIDEO & ARTICLE: New Year’s Eve can still be a fun, enjoyable experience for loved ones with dementia. It’s a perfect moment to reflect on past moments that warmed the soul.
Learn how reminiscing makes for a great activity.

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Alzheimer’s: What Not to Say

December 17, 2025 16 Comments

[VIDEO] TIPS FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS & CAREGIVERS. The title says it all. Whether caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s or just visiting, be wise & avoid these phrases.

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8 Care Tips to Boost Holiday Joy

December 9, 2025 5 Comments

DEMENTIA & HOLIDAY PLANS: Relatives with dementia may be frail or have special emotional, mental and physical health needs. Check out these ways to help them enjoy the holiday season.

Joyful Holidays Despite Dementia

November 30, 2025 No Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE – CARE TIPS:

This season is filled with family and friends, laughter and reminiscing. Learn ways to prevent dementia’s stress, frustration, and loneliness. Fill the holiday with joy.

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10 Precautions for Celebrating Thanksgiving with Dementia

November 21, 2025 6 Comments

HOLIDAY TIPS: Getting together for a holiday meal can cause a person with Alzheimer’s confusion and anxiety. Get 10 tips to make the holiday more easy and pleasurable.

4 Meaningful Thanksgiving Tips

November 17, 2025 1 Comment

HOLIDAYS & DEMENTIA: Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness. People with Alzheimer’s need a special touch. See four dementia tips.

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Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Dementia: Confusion, Agitation, Delirium

November 3, 2025 No Comments

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can easily go unnoticed in older adults — especially in those already living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. But knowing the signs and acting quickly can prevent distress, hospitalization, and long-term cognitive decline.

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Home Help for Dementia: Timing It, Managing It

October 27, 2025 No Comments

Knowing when to bring in help — and how to manage it well — can make all the difference in caring for a loved one with dementia. The right timing protects safety and dignity, while good management preserves peace of mind for everyone involved.

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6 Tips to Prepare Elders Against Disasters

September 14, 2026

EMERGENCY INFOGRAPH: People with dementia are especially vulnerable in natural disasters and extreme weather. Share this infographic of 6 things you can do to prepare against unexpected conditions.

Slow-Wave Sleep Halts Alzheimer’s Build-Up in the Brain

September 13, 2026

See Harvard Alzheimer’s expert Dr. Rudy Tanzi and Deepak Chopra explore cutting edge research and insights on sleep’s capacity to prevent Alzheimer’s.

How to Prepare for Bad Weather with Dementia

September 12, 2026

INFO + CHECKLISTS: Dementia demands preparation. When bad weather strikes, be ready. This post includes checklists to help you prepare, tips on how to ride it out, plus ways to get back on your feet in the aftermath.

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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.