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3 Ways to Talk to Dementia

October 13, 2026 3 Comments

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

4 Care Tips to Improve Communication in Dementia

August 29, 2026 No Comments

4 tips to improve communication with a loved one who has a dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis. These tips foster understanding and create a calm, supportive environment. Watch and learn how to navigate challenging moments with care and compassion.

Music, Poetry, Prayer, Rhythm – Use The Gifts They Still Have

August 13, 2026 No Comments

TEEPA CARE VIDEO: In dementia, why focus on what people lose? Focus on what they have. Teepa shows how to make the most from their abilities.

Chit Chat Vs. Conversation in Dementia

August 7, 2026 No Comments

Teepa shows how to make the most from the ability to communicate with dementia. Watch now.

Teepa Snow - Making Visits Count - Part 10

How to Handle Frustrating People with Dementia

July 20, 2026 1 Comment

TEEPA SNOW VIDEO: People with dementia can say, do and act in the most frustrating ways. Learn why it happens the way it does, how to take it, and what to do about it.

4 Youths Connect to Their Elders’ Dementia

July 1, 2026 No Comments

COMMUNICATING WITH DEMENTIA – VIDEO: Four teenagers and young adults tell us about their experiences of having a relative with dementia, as well as sharing their insights on keeping connected to that person.

If Dementia Blocks Communication, Use Music and Rhythm

June 30, 2026 9 Comments

Mid-to-Advanced Dementia diminishes communication and language. Watch Teepa Snow convey how to use rhythm, music and movement when language fails.

“I Want to Go Home” Dementia Tip

May 19, 2026 2 Comments

TEEPA VIDEO: What do you do when someone with dementia insists on going home, again and again? Watch Teepa Snow do it with style, in yet another great care video.

Finding Joy in Alzheimer’s Care

April 30, 2026 2 Comments

TEDx VIDEO: People with dementia and their care partners can experience joy, humor and connection. Since there’s no cure, the best solution is great care. See how to set a high bar with empathy, patience and fun.

What not to say to an Alzheimer's patient.

Alzheimer’s: What Not to Say

December 17, 2025 16 Comments

[VIDEO] TIPS FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS & CAREGIVERS. The title says it all. Whether caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s or just visiting, be wise & avoid these phrases.

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You’re Not Getting Alzheimer’s; You Just Know So Much

November 9, 2026

DOES AGE LEAD to deterioration of brain function, or do older brains just take longer to process ever increasing amounts of knowledge? The latest research may surprise you.

"If we lose freedom here, there is no place to escape to. This is the last stand on Earth." - Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan & Alzheimer’s – Just the Facts

November 8, 2026

VIDEO+ARTICLE:

Reagan revolutionized Alzheimer’s awareness. Is there truth to the notion of Ronald Reagan having Alzheimer’s during his presidency? After all, President Reagan’s winning vote margins were massive, among the biggest in American history.

Grandmother with granddaughter enjoying Mothers Day flowers

5 Mother’s Day Dementia Tips

November 7, 2026

MOTHER’S DAY USA, MAY 11, can remain a meaningful and enjoyable occasion for families impacted by Alzheimer’s. Planning takes more thought and each family’s unique circumstances need to be considered. These tips can help:

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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.