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Margaret with her mother who has Alzheimer's

Every Day is Mother’s Day for Margaret’s Mom

May 2, 2024 No Comments

What does Mother’s Day mean when your mother has dementia? Margaret says that for her mother, it’s just “another way of being.”

DICE Study: How to Calm Alzheimer’s Patients Without Drugs

May 1, 2024 8 Comments

BEHAVIOR DRUGS & THE DICE MODEL: Doctors write millions of prescriptions each year to calm people with Alzheimer’s. Learn how non-drug dementia-caregiving works better, while carrying far fewer risks.

Natalie explaining why visits are important in dementia

Why Visit When Memory is Gone

April 12, 2024 8 Comments

CARE VIDEO: Dementia-Friends-Champion Natalie talks through the ‘bookcase analogy’. Understand the way dementia affects a person and why visits are so important to them.

Walking and wheelchairing for Alzheimer's

Nobody Ever Told Me! 14 Lessons from a Dementia Caregiver

March 31, 2024 2 Comments

During our dementia journey, I made lots of mistakes. I learned many lessons including these 14. Perhaps they can help you.

The Reel Truth: Senior’s Home Abuse Caught on Camera

March 20, 2024 30 Comments

PREVENTING ELDER ABUSE VIDEO:
How trustworthy are care facilities? Care professionals are self-sacrificing, hard-working and compassionate. Yet, one careless moment can quickly snowball into elder abuse. Watch this true story.

Barbara, a woman with dementia, alongside people in a hospital

Barbara Will Change Your Attitude to Dementia

March 8, 2024 8 Comments

FILM: “BARBARA” is a highly successful British film on dementia. It improves relationships between people with dementia, caregivers, doctors & nurses. “Barbara” is a must-see.

Elder Abuse in Dementia: Signs to Look For, How to Help

February 21, 2024 1 Comment

PROTECTING OUR ELDERS: Many people with dementia are victims of elder abuse. Abuse happens at home and in assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Learn the signs. Find out how to help.

Thai man in love with his wife despite Alzheimer's

Forever Remember Me As Loving You

February 19, 2024 6 Comments

VIDEO STORY:
This elegant film-short beautifully portrays love’s endurance despite Alzheimer’s.

Comfort Keeper caring for Lady with dementia

10 In-Home Care Tips, by Comfort Keepers

February 9, 2024 No Comments

Caring at home for Alzheimer’s or dementia? Comfort Keepers partnered with Dr. Alexis Abramson, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Gerontologist. See 10 tips to enhance each day.

Nurse checking with an Alzheimer's caregiver

When Diagnosing Alzheimer’s, Diagnose the Caregiver’s Health, Too

January 27, 2024 2 Comments

PAY EXTRA ATTENTION to the care-partner’s health during Alzheimer’s.
With a quick inquiry, nurses and doctors can easily spot caregivers needing enhanced support. Find out how simple & essential this can be.

Why Leqembi Works: Fc Activates the Brain’s Cleanup Crew

March 1, 2026

New research reveals that Leqembi’s Fc region switches on microglia — the brain’s immune cells — helping them clear toxic amyloid. Here’s why that mechanism matters for treatment and safety.

The Alzheimer’s Dance-Yoga & Exercise Thing

February 28, 2026

People with dementia are enjoying yoga and dance classes at the Alzheimer’s Association. See why caregivers find the classes “EXTREMELY helpful.”

Citalopram Fights Agitation in Alzheimer’s

February 26, 2026

The antidepressant drug citalopram, also sold under the brand names Celexa and Cipramil, significantly relieves agitation in Alzheimer’s. Learn about the benefits and side-effects.

Most Popular Stories

Rehydration for Dementia

Lewis Hornby had a problem: his grandmother with dementia wasn’t drinking enough, causing her to get severely dehydrated.

Don’t Say Goodbye, Say Hello!

Dr. Richard Taylor has Alzheimer’s and the right attitude!

Common Alzheimer’s Medications Slow Cognitive Decline

Swedish researchers find that cholinesterase inhibitors provide cognitive benefits and reduce mortality for up to five years after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. One medication significantly reduced the risk of developing severe dementia.

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.