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
INSPIRATIONAL POEM: One man’s sole bequest to posterity provides a glimpse into his heart – and life – during his final days as a patient
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
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
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.
“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
LIFESTYLE VIDEO: Lantern’s 38,700-square-foot Alzheimer’s and dementia unit is more than just a program — it is a lifestyle.
POWERFUL & INSPIRED VIDEO + LETTER: “The granddaughter of a conqueror” confronts Alzheimer’s with clear passion, letting it know how boldly a loving family can
REVIEW VIDEO: Wife of country music legend Glen Campbell shares her message of hope regarding her family’s personal journey with Alzheimer’s.
Salk Institute’s J147 is a derivative of turmeric, a spice used in curry. Learn how it fights memory deficits and has a host of unexpected anti-aging effects in the lab.
FDA approves a newly recommended dosing schedule for Kisunla (Donanemab). It’s significantly safer due to lowered ARIA-E rates, which has been the main problem with these drugs.
A nutrient hidden in your daily meals could hold the key to preventing and slowing Alzheimer’s. Discover what Arizona researchers are revealing about the power of choline.
SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
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?
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?
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!
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