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Dementia Drugs Help Head AND Heart

June 30, 2022 No Comments

COMMON ALZHEIMER’S MEDICATIONS are linked to a reduced risk of heart attacks and death. Learn how major Alzheimer’s drugs may be as good for the

Worried About a Driver with Alzheimer’s? Check These 5 Warning Signs

June 24, 2022 1 Comment

DASHCAM VIDEO + CARE TIPS + ARTICLE: In this dashcam video, a man with dementia zooms his BMW towards police at highway speed. Check out

Bring Back the Fun (Activity Ideas for Caregivers and People with Dementia)

June 23, 2022 No Comments

BOOK OF THE WEEK: “Bring Back the Fun” is a collection of activities for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. It’s great for families at

Crabby Old Man

June 14, 2022 No Comments

INSPIRATIONAL POEM: One man’s sole bequest to posterity provides a glimpse into his heart – and life – during his final days as a patient

Dementia Care Eased by Monthly Check-Ins

June 5, 2022 No Comments

A monthly, 40-minute phone call from a non-clinical professional may suppress or reverse the trajectory of depression so frequently experienced by family members caring for

Joking with Alzheimer’s

June 2, 2022 2 Comments

IMPROVING MOOD & BEHAVIOR – CARE VIDEO: Social skills, including light conversation and joking around, are often long-lasting skills in Alzheimer’s. Can tapping these skills

Drop In on Friends with Alzheimer’s

May 30, 2022 7 Comments

VIRAL VIDEO: Alan Beamer has Alzheimer’s and a message. It’s a powerful message to friends and it went viral, surpassing a million views and counting.

Morality, Social Bonds & Dementia

May 23, 2022 6 Comments

“Same ol’ Jim!” When memory fades, relationships often stay strong. But when dementia seems to change moral traits, it becomes easy to fall into a

Dementia Village #2 Raises the Bar of Dementia Care Even Higher

May 19, 2022 5 Comments

LIFESTYLE VIDEO: Lantern’s 38,700-square-foot Alzheimer’s and dementia unit is more than just a program — it is a lifestyle.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Prayer

May 5, 2022 4 Comments

Beautiful, simple, inspiring.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Dementia Risk

February 13, 2026

Researchers find that a diet including more fruit, vegetables, beans and tea or coffee lowers the risk of developing dementia later in life. Learn more.

How Do Education & Brain Exercise Prevent Alzheimer’s?

February 13, 2026

Researchers find education and intellectual stimulation appear to activate a genetic program in the brain that promotes resistance to cognitive decline. Find out more.

Why Time with Friends Impacts Dementia

February 12, 2026

SOCIALIZING in your 50s and 60s strongly predicts less dementia later on. Learn why, from new research by University College London. See Ohio State University demonstrate how true it is, from animals to people.

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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.