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Guns & Dementia

April 10, 2026 5 Comments

Elderly Americans are the most likely citizens to own a gun AND the most likely patients to have dementia. How great is the danger? What should be done?

When Hurricanes Threaten Dementia

March 3, 2026 2 Comments

When a hurricane hits Florida — or anywhere that has a very large population of people with dementia, there are special preparations that should be made by those living with dementia. Check these dementia-in-a-storm readiness lists.

Alzheimer’s Driver Rushes into New Year’s Traffic

January 2, 2026 3 Comments

POLICE DASH CAM VIDEO + ARTICLE:

See a man with Alzheimer’s driving 60 MPH (100kph) at police, against traffic, on New Year’s. Learn how-and-when to help a person with Alzheimer’s hand in the car keys.

Hot Weather Safety for Dementia

July 29, 2025 1 Comment

SAFETY: Too much heat is not safe for anyone. It is even riskier if you have a dementia such as Alzheimer’s. Check out these tips on how to get heat-relief quickly.

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The Dangers of Driving with Alzheimer’s

June 15, 2025 5 Comments

VIDEO + CHECKLIST OF 15 WARNING SIGNS: Memory problems caused by Alzheimer’s make driving unsafe. See how. Watch this thought-provoking video to open up the discussion with family members, friends and patients.

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New Law Helps Police Help Dementia

October 8, 2024 No Comments

Imagine a loved one with dementia who is lost and confused. See why Florida police are training for such encounters.

Seroquel-quetiapine Prescriptions Drop 15% After Dementia Warning

May 22, 2024 3 Comments

“People with dementia living in nursing homes and in the community were prescribed less and we did not detect negative health impacts for these groups.”

A Tornado and Alzheimer’s

March 26, 2023 2 Comments

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.

Escaping Smoggy Areas Helps Brainpower

February 7, 2023 No Comments

How many years does the pollution in your area add to the “age” of your brain?

Hypothermia & Dementia: A Cold Weather Hazard

January 18, 2023 4 Comments

COLD WEATHER IN THE FORECAST. BE PREPARED: Dementia means vulnerability to cold weather. A drop in body temperature, called mild hypothermia can happen anywhere, even

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12 Warning Signs of Vascular Dementia

September 21, 2026

What is vascular dementia, the second most common of the dementias? What causes it? Can it be prevented or cured?

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Dementia Alliance International – It’s About Human Rights

September 20, 2026

VIDEO: Kate Swaffer had to leave her job after she was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 49. See why she co-founded Dementia Awareness International, which is now giving a powerful voice to people with Dementia.

Microsoft SenseCam on a Senior with Dementia

SenseCam Photos Ease Memory Loss

September 19, 2026

Microsoft Research’s SenseCam aids memory by recording a patient’s life in photos. Subsequent review of images by a patient diagnosed with severe memory impairment was extremely positive; periodic review of images resulted in significant recall of those events.

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.