When music icon Glen Campbell was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, he was told to hang up his guitar and prepare for the inevitable. Instead, Glen and his wife, Kim, went public with the diagnosis and announced that he and his family would set out on a Good Bye Tour. See what happened.
The movie “I’LL BE ME” tells the story of music legend Glen Campbell. His life, his music and the extraordinary 151-city “Goodbye Tour” de force that’s made him a hero.
See how a pioneer ‘buddy’ program at Northwestern University pairs medical students with Alzheimer’s patients. Watch now.
VIDEO: This is not a story about dementia. This is a story about Liz.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING – SENIOR CARE & FUN VIDEO: A little old lady will make you laugh out loud, elegantly shining tasteful light on aging’s quirks.
VIDEO: See Alyea Pierce’s dramatic presentation, in spoken word, about overcoming the challenges of caring for Alzheimer’s.
VIDEO: Glen Campbell’s movie, “I’ll Be Me”, is much more than superstars, great music & Alzheimer’s. It is an educational tour of Alzheimer’s medicine, technology
VIDEO: It started with just four notes. Paul Harvey, who’s 80 and has dementia, improvised a tune that went viral online. After taking to the
VIDEO: A 93-year-old jazz pianist suffering from dementia and depression was given a new lease of life when his care home discovered his talent.
INSPIRING VIDEO: Watch this transformation of the Redstone dementia unit. Peel Region took a risk, with a plan to transform the Redstone long-term care home,
Eating a traditional Mediterranean-type diet – rich in foods such as seafood, fruit, and nuts – may help reduce the risk of dementia by nearly 25%, researchers say.
Some Alzheimer’s tests cost thousands of dollars, some cost pennies. The trick is using the right tests at the right time for the right person. An excellent scoring system from Mayo Clinic offers a powerful tool for making the best choices.
No one is more cherished in this world than Someone who lightens the burden of another.
A doctor who specializes in geriatric medicine explains how hearing devices can be helpful in preventing long-term cognitive decline.
Some Alzheimer’s tests cost thousands of dollars, some cost pennies. The trick is using the right tests at the right time for the right person. An excellent scoring system from Mayo Clinic offers a powerful tool for making the best choices.
EXTRAORDINARY MUSIC VIDEO: Ted McDermott, The Song-A-Minute Man, was diagnosed with dementia. His son, Simon, wasn’t going to let that stop his Dad. He understood how music reaches our deepest selves and has journeyed with his Dad and their dashcam to make beautiful music together. Get your widest smile ready and watch them in action.
80% fewer skin-cancer patients get Alzheimer’s. Why? Is it the medicines they take, their genes, or are they more prone to sunshine, activity or healthier eating?
It’s good for everyone to get some air and sunshine, but especially good for those with dementia.
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