A tornado has left 40 Alzheimer’s patients on the move. See how dementia is especially vulnerable to natural disasters and bad weather. Learn special steps you can take to help them be prepared.
Scott doesn’t remember his daughter or his wife, but he does remember the love they share. Watch how his daughter Bailey handles the situation in this CBS News presentation.
Doctors are encouraging people to take advantage of holiday gatherings with relatives to discuss family medical histories. Learn why knowing your family’s medical history can help you avoid repeating past health issues.
See how a pioneer ‘buddy’ program at Northwestern University pairs medical students with Alzheimer’s patients. Watch now.
Hogeway Village is a community of people with dementias such as Alzheimer’s. See the advantages of a custom-tuned environment offering familiar surroundings.
TECHNOLOGY VIDEO: As a high school student, Kenneth Shinozuka wanted to keep his grandfather safe while he struggled with Alzheimer’s but he hopes to help
How do sexuality, behavior and cognition interact in Alzheimer’s? Researchers designed a study to find out. Here are 3 results.
VIDEO: CNN’s Dr. Gupta travels to Hogewey, a small village in Europe for residents with severe dementia.
VIDEO: See Alyea Pierce’s dramatic presentation, in spoken word, about overcoming the challenges of caring for Alzheimer’s.
Caregiving for Alzheimer’s demands the support of loved ones and time for self-care. Read how overwhelming stress can increase the risk of caregiver dementia by
A new pineapple turmeric apple cider vinegar blend from Bragg is turning heads—not just for its flavor, but for its potential brain-boosting benefits. Could this tangy tonic play a role in Alzheimer’s prevention?
All a caregiver for Lewy Body Dementia needs to know, from symptoms to diagnosis to care for their loved one and themselves, for the entire caregiving journey. Part memoir and part help book.
Does pain relief risk cognitive cost? A major new study of almost 200,000 people says yes—and the price may be higher than we thought.
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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