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Caregiver Bill of Rights

June 29, 2026 1 Comment

Stand up for caregivers and all the great deeds they do, with the “Caregiver Bill of Rights”!

I Have Mid-stage Dementia. Here’s What I Truly Need.

June 27, 2026 11 Comments

LIVING-WITH-DEMENTIA VIDEO:
Christine Bryden was Senior Executive to Australia’s Prime Minister & mother of 3. She got dementia at 46. She then married, published books & became a grandma. Seventeen years after diagnosis, hear her feelings & helpful advice.

BJ Miller giving a TED Talk on What Matters in Advanced Dementia

What Really Matters in Advanced Dementia

June 19, 2026 1 Comment

VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: What do people wish for in dementia? Comfort, respect, love… Dr. BJ Miller shares deep thoughts on creating a dignified, graceful life for people nearing the end of life. Take your time & savor this moving talk.

Margaret with her mother who has Alzheimer's

Every Day is Mother’s Day for Margaret’s Mom

June 2, 2026 No Comments

What does Mother’s Day mean when your mother has dementia? Margaret says that for her mother, it’s just “another way of being.”

DICE Study: How to Calm Alzheimer’s Patients Without Drugs

May 31, 2026 8 Comments

BEHAVIOR DRUGS & THE DICE MODEL: Doctors write millions of prescriptions each year to calm people with Alzheimer’s. Learn how non-drug dementia-caregiving works better, while carrying far fewer risks.

Barbara, a woman with dementia, alongside people in a hospital

Barbara Will Change Your Attitude to Dementia

May 16, 2026 8 Comments

FILM: “BARBARA” is a highly successful British film on dementia. It improves relationships between people with dementia, caregivers, doctors & nurses. “Barbara” is a must-see.

Elder Abuse in Dementia: Signs to Look For, How to Help

May 10, 2026 1 Comment

PROTECTING OUR ELDERS: Many people with dementia are victims of elder abuse. Abuse happens at home and in assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Learn the signs. Find out how to help.

Thai man in love with his wife despite Alzheimer's

Forever Remember Me As Loving You

May 9, 2026 6 Comments

VIDEO STORY:
This elegant film-short beautifully portrays love’s endurance despite Alzheimer’s.

The Reel Truth: Senior’s Home Abuse Caught on Camera

May 4, 2026 30 Comments

PREVENTING ELDER ABUSE VIDEO:
How trustworthy are care facilities? Care professionals are self-sacrificing, hard-working and compassionate. Yet, one careless moment can quickly snowball into elder abuse. Watch this true story.

Nurse checking with an Alzheimer's caregiver

When Diagnosing Alzheimer’s, Diagnose the Caregiver’s Health, Too

May 2, 2026 2 Comments

PAY EXTRA ATTENTION to the care-partner’s health during Alzheimer’s.
With a quick inquiry, nurses and doctors can easily spot caregivers needing enhanced support. Find out how simple & essential this can be.

85 with Dementia? Good Chance It’s HS-AGING, Not Alzheimer’s

July 5, 2026

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?

Lisa Genova and Maria Shriver discussing Alzheimer's

2 Women on Alzheimer’s Myths & Facts

July 4, 2026

UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER’S: Lisa Genova wrote the Alzheimer’s classic, “Still Alice”. See her discuss myths and facts about Alzheimer’s with leading Alzheimer’s activist Maria Shriver.

Dementia-patient Ted McDermott journeys with son Simon and their dashcam, singing "Volare"

Dad with Dementia Sings: VOLARE!

July 3, 2026

WONDERFUL SONG+LYRICS:
Dementia-patient Ted McDermott journeys with son Simon, making famously beautiful music together. Get your smile ready and join in.

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.