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How ‘Dementia Villages’ Work

July 27, 2023 No Comments

Can miniature towns make dementia care more humane? Designers of The Hogeweyk dementia village in Netherlands believe so.

Off-The-Shelf Technologies That Assist People with Dementia

June 18, 2023 6 Comments

There are myriad technologies that can be helpful in making life easier for people with dementia. Learn more.

Chinese Teen Invents Wearable Forget-Me-Not for Grandma

June 9, 2023 No Comments

A young Chinese prodigy determined to help his grandmother with Alzheimer’s invented an AI mini-computer to help her recognize family members and find the way home.

Meet ElliQ, Robot Companion to Older Adults

June 4, 2023 No Comments

Meet ElliQ, a friendly little robot companion to brighten the days of older adults who spend most of their time at home.

Whatever Happens, We’re Definitely Doing It Together

May 30, 2023 4 Comments

A filmmaker explores how Alzheimer’s revealed the true strength of his mother’s and father’s marriage. Watch now.

Inside Canada’s New Dementia Village

May 28, 2023 No Comments

Canada’s first dementia village enables its inhabitants to live their lives in freedom and dignity, while ensuring they have person-centered care. Learn more.

Clutter Can Be Helpful in Dementia

May 3, 2023 No Comments

Researchers have found that a clutter-free environment may not be helpful to people with dementia — in fact, people with moderate dementia appeared to do better when surrounded by their usual clutter. Learn more.

What is Dementia Like? Find Out.

April 23, 2023 No Comments

What does it actually feel like when one has some form of dementia? Four millennials with dementia in their families find out in a real, visceral way on a special tour.

A Caregiver’s Take on Memory Care

April 16, 2023 1 Comment

“My wife Theresa, at the age of 49, was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease in 2018. In April of 2023, at the age of 54, I placed her into a memory care facility. This is how it went.”

‘Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Saved My Marriage’

April 9, 2023 No Comments

A diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s saved the marriage of Trey and Theresa Pippen, according to Trey.

Lady with dementia and her daughter, with the subtitle, "Get their attention first"

3 Ways to Talk to Dementia

October 13, 2026

COMMUNICATIONS VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: In Alzheimer’s, talking to a loved one can be very frustrating. Here are 3 tips that can help.

Senior woman sleeping peacefully in a cozy bedroom with warm lighting.

Deep Sleep Cleans the Brain & Prevents Alzheimer’s

October 12, 2026

VIDEO+ARTICLE: Depth of sleep impacts our brain’s ability to wash away waste and toxic proteins. Sleep becomes lighter and disrupted as we get older. A new study reveals intriguing links between aging, sleep deprivation, and Alzheimer’s risk.

Lady with dementia using a Snoezelen device

Snoezelen Rooms Relax People with Alzheimer’s

October 11, 2026

STIMULATION VIDEO: See how Snoezelen Rooms offer sensory experiences designed for dementia. “We have found more stimulation slows down the progression of the disease process.” Relax, explore, hear Frank Sinatra, enjoy calming colors, even test memory.

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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.