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Finding Life in the Land of Alzheimer’s

October 26, 2014 No Comments

BOOK OF THE WEEK: “I don’t remember what we did… but that doesn’t matter. It was sure fun while it was happening,” observes Vivian, when

For The Care Coach

October 20, 2014 No Comments

BOOK OF THE WEEK: Do you feel you’ve earned the warmhearted title of “Care-Coach” or even “Care-Partner”? If so, then “Matters of the Mind and

Seth Rogen’s Care Relief Grant Program for Dementia

October 12, 2014 No Comments

ASSISTANCE VIDEO + ARTICLE: Hilarity for Charity® and the Home Instead Senior Care® network are working together to award home care grants, to those providing

The Best Way to Fight Alzheimer’s is No Secret

September 5, 2014 2 Comments

As researchers seek anti-Alzheimer’s pills, the evidence mounts that the best preventative is healthy living. Learn about two advanced studies that deepen our understanding of straightforward ways to

Explaining Alzheimer’s to Children

July 27, 2014 No Comments

BOOK OF THE WEEK: Why Did Grandma Put Her Underwear in the Refrigerator? Alzheimer’s is confusing for children to grasp. This book takes a very

Pat Summitt Stands Tall, Renews Contract as Head Coach Emeritus

July 6, 2014 No Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE: Rising above her Alzheimer’s, Pat Summit is renewing her contract as Tennessee’s Head Coach Emeritus. See the most successful basketball coach in

Does 911 Work for Alzheimer’s?

April 27, 2014 No Comments

911 dispatchers often have difficulty locating wireless callers. This could be particularly distressing if the caller is a person with Alzheimer’s who cannot give their

Glen Campbell’s Music & His Alzheimer’s Journey

March 23, 2014 7 Comments

VIDEO Music legend Glen Campbell hasn’t let his battle with Alzheimer’s keep him from his music. His wife, Kim, tells USA TODAY about his life

Nursing Homes Succeed in Cutting Antipsychotics for Dementia

September 15, 2013 No Comments

In an important shift, nursing homes are using significantly fewer antipsychotics for dementia. Instead, they are pursuing more patient-centered treatments. Gain insights into the big

Who Pays for Alzheimer’s Care?

July 7, 2013 No Comments

Professional care for people with dementias such as Alzheimer’s is commonly referred to as “Long-Term Care”. 70% of people turning age 65 can expect to

Gantenerumab Cut Alzheimer’s Risk by 50% in New Study

March 23, 2025

Participants in a new study had inherited genetic variants that lead to early-onset Alzheimer’s. Among those who received the drug the longest – an average of eight years – the treatment lowered the risk of developing symptoms from essentially 100% to about 50%.

Brains & Blueberries

March 21, 2025

Blueberries can significantly improve cognitive performance within hours of consumption. Watch Dr. Greger on NutritionFacts.org to see how much.

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Pet Therapy: Horses Ease Dementia’s Symptoms

March 20, 2025

Researchers found that spending time with horses — equine therapy — eases Alzheimer’s symptoms. Find out why.

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?

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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.