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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

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I Treat Each Day as a Thousand New Breaths

October 28, 2022 No Comments

VIDEO: See Alyea Pierce’s dramatic presentation, in spoken word, about overcoming the challenges of caring for Alzheimer’s.

It Takes a Village to Care About Caregivers

October 11, 2022 No Comments

Caregiving for Alzheimer’s demands the support of loved ones and time for self-care. Read how overwhelming stress can increase the risk of caregiver dementia by

Effects of Lying to a Dementia Patient

September 15, 2022 3 Comments

ETHICS VIDEO: 3 professors at the prestigious Stanford University Center for Ethics in Society share differing thoughts on respecting the autonomy of people with dementia,

DICE Method Helps Handling Agitation & Aggression in Dementia

September 7, 2022 6 Comments

CARE, DRUGS & MOOD: A creative technique called “DICE” empowers caregivers, patients & professionals to work together and reduce dementia’s behavioral problems. Learn how it

Watch This Man Take A Test For Alzheimers

September 5, 2022 1 Comment

DIAGNOSIS VIDEO: Alzheimer’s tests are initially easy, but emotionally intimidating. See how they work and what taking a test feels like, in this is a

Town Square For a Day Helps Drive Dementia Away

September 4, 2022 No Comments

UPLIFTING VIDEO: See a new approach in the fight against Alzheimer’s. San Diego has an innovative care facility set up like a 1950s Town Square.

USA Bans Nursing Home Arbitrators

September 1, 2022 3 Comments

PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA cannot easily protect themselves. Nursing homes have long dodged accountability for dementia patients by making new residents sign a “pre-dispute arbitration agreement“.

Pharmacists Uniquely Positioned to Assist with Dementia Medications

August 11, 2022 No Comments

HELP FROM THE PHARMACY: Study reveals patients need help managing drugs Community pharmacists could be used more to support patients and carers Assisting carers reduces

Generosity, Dementia & Financial Abuse

August 7, 2022 No Comments

RESEARCH ARTICLE: Researchers find that participants who gave away more money scored significantly lower on cognitive tests known to be sensitive to Alzheimer’s disease than

Identity & Alzheimer’s: “Am I Going to Be the Same Person?”

August 7, 2022 No Comments

INSIGHTFUL TEDx VIDEO + ARTICLE: Alzheimer’s affects identity. See Neurologist Jules Montague on preserving identity in the face of Alzheimer’s. Learn how it connects us

Can Alzheimer’s Be Treated with Iron-Modifying Drugs?

February 15, 2026

Dietary iron is an essential element in the brain. That’s why it is critical to understand how it affects Alzheimer’s. Researchers used advanced X-ray techniques to take a giant step forward in understanding iron chemistry in amyloid plaque, the main culprit behind Alzheimer’s. Learn more about their exciting new insights.

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I Will Remind You

February 15, 2026

A deep promise to be there for an Alzheimer’s parent, this heartwarming song was written as a tribute to families facing dementia.

14 Ways to Prevent Falling at Home

February 14, 2026

EMERGENCIES due to falling happen 54% more often in dementia. As a rule, 1-in-3 adults over 65 fall each year. Most falls happen at home. Make a few simple changes and prevent falls.

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A Happy Partner Leads to Less Dementia

Researchers find optimistic people contribute to the health of their partners, staving off risk factors leading to Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias and cognitive decline as they grow old together.

Adding Meaningfully Beautiful Moments to Dementia

Bringing art and creativity into elder care settings helps families reconnect with loved ones who have dementia. In this moving talk, Anne Bastings shares how.

When Hurricanes Threaten Dementia

When a hurricane hits Florida — or anywhere that has a very large population of people with dementia, there are special preparations that should be made by those living with dementia. Check these dementia-in-a-storm readiness lists.