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Isolation Brought Me Closer Despite Alzheimer’s

April 13, 2020 No Comments

SWEET VIDEO: Self-isolating with someone who has Alzheimer’s can be hard. See the wonderful thing Tommy is doing with his Nan.

Oral Health for Older Adults

January 22, 2020 No Comments

A GREAT DENTAL resource provides low-cost programs for American seniors. Also check out the website’s free “how to” guide for communities.

A Priceless Support Group for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

January 21, 2020 No Comments

CAREGIVING VIDEO: Linda Rankin is an everyday hero. She leads an Alzheimer’s Care-partner support group. See why caregivers love it.

10 Insights into Duty, Burden & Alzheimer’s Caregiving

January 16, 2020 5 Comments

TEDx CARE VIDEO: Is caregiving an honor or a burden? A great call-of-duty or a heavy sense of obligation? Does it really matter? See research

What Alzheimer’s Can Teach Us About Love

September 25, 2019 1 Comment

BEAUTIFUL FILM SHORT: Teaching by doing is best. See how a teacher teaches love by giving to his mother with Alzheimer’s. Watch one of the

Teepa Snow’s First-Ever Positive-Approach-to-Care Conference

September 22, 2019 No Comments

DEMENTIA EVENTS – VIDEO: Join Teepa Snow and her team for their first-ever Positive Approach to Care Conference.

Alzheimer’s Association Pushes for Caregiver Tax Credit

February 27, 2019 No Comments

FINANCES VIDEO: The Alzheimer’s Association is pushing for a $1000-per-year tax credit for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers. Starting with Wisconsin, learn what they want to

Stopping a Dementia Scam

January 23, 2019 1 Comment

NEW CARE VIDEO: Barbara bought $30,000 in supplements before her son caught the scam. Barbara has dementia. There are 240,000,000 UK scam phone calls per

New Dementia Cruise

May 14, 2017 8 Comments

A new “Dementia Cruise” is setting sail. Both a conference and a vacation, people include those with early or mid-stage dementia, family, friends, professionals and

Share a Caregiving Story – Win Dinner & $250

November 8, 2016 No Comments

What could help make a better care-break than an evening dinner with Grammy-award winner and singer Patti Austin, plus $250 as a gift or to

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How Lecanemab Clears Amyloid and Slows Alzheimer’s—even as Tau Spreads

February 5, 2026

New early-onset Alzheimer’s data show that lecanemab can slow functional decline—even while tau continues to spread in the brain. The research helps explain how amyloid-lowering treatments may still preserve daily life, despite the disease’s complexity.

Seeing the Same GP Improves Dementia Treatment

February 5, 2026

People with dementia who were consistently seen by the same General Practitioner (GP) are given fewer medicines and are less likely to be given medicines that can cause problems, according to researchers at University of Exeter. Learn more.

Memory & Amyloid

February 3, 2026

Amyloid is one of the leading culprits behind Alzheimer’s. Scientists know it damages memory by killing brain cells. Now research reveals how amyloid triggers memory loss in perfectly healthy brain cells as well. Learn more about how Alzheimer’s develops.

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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.