TRIP TIPS: Taking a loved one with Alzheimer’s on a trip is a challenge. Traveling can make them worried and confused. Think ahead. Here are some tips to help.
SURVEY RESULTS: HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY USA – The right words can help us rise to dementia’s challenges. Relish these valuable pieces of wisdom, gathered from grandmothers and mothers across the country.
Mothers’ Day in the USA is May 12. Going out? Preparing a meal at home? Keep these tips in mind when hosting Mom with Alzheimer’s.
Melvyn Amrine may not have remembered the details of his life since his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, but he sure proved that his love for his wife transcended memory.
Learn about The Alzheimer’s Society of Canada’s campaign to bust the stigma of dementia.
Discover 6 easy ways you can make a difference.
NEW YEAR’S VIDEO & ARTICLE: New Year’s Eve can still be a fun, enjoyable experience for loved ones with dementia. It’s a perfect moment to reflect on past moments that warmed the soul.
Learn how reminiscing makes for a great activity.
BRAIN-HEALTHY RECIPE: Ring in the New Year in style and moderation with this tantalizing sangria.
DEMENTIA GIFT IDEAS: People with Alzheimer’s may lose abilities, but feelings still matter. What once wasn’t much of a gift, may now be a great one. What were nice presents may no longer be right. See these thoughtful suggestions.
[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.
DEMENTIA & HOLIDAY PLANS: Relatives with dementia may be frail or have special emotional, mental and physical health needs. Check out these ways to help them enjoy the holiday season.
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.
UPLIFTING AND IDEA-FILLED VIDEO: In picturesque Arnsberg, townsfolk are finding ways to make living with dementia as normal as possible.
Where words fail, music speaks. See how music can be a very powerful vehicle for communication in the various stages of dementia.
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!
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.
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