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A Man with Dementia on a Bike

October 19, 2026 No Comments

UPLIFTING VIDEO: Peter Berry & his Alzheimer’s are cycling 350 miles to show it’s still possible to live well with dementia.

I Have Dementia, But Dementia Doesn’t Have Me

October 14, 2026 6 Comments

VIDEO: This is not a story about dementia. This is a story about Liz.

David Gary Quinton speaking about his life with dementia.

How David Lives with Alzheimer’s to the Fullest

August 1, 2026 9 Comments

INSPIRING VIDEO:

Over the years, this video has lifted thousands with Alzheimer’s. David Gary Quinton speaks candidly about his life with dementia. See how he and his wife stay upbeat and prepare for changes ahead. Hear Quinton talk passionately about his decision to maximize life and live it to the fullest.

For My Alzheimer’s Mum, We Made a Supermarket at Home

July 23, 2026 4 Comments

See joy shine in Mum, 87, despite Alzheimer’s, as her family transforms their home into Mum’s supermarket, stocked with grocery favorites.

Audience listening to Alice speak on her Alzheimer's

Still Alice’s Extraordinary Speech

July 18, 2026 1 Comment

Alice gives the Alzheimer’s speech of a lifetime, filled with sharing, hope and inspiration.

Staff of "Restaurant of Mistaken Orders"

The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders

July 16, 2026 1 Comment

Watch a story about an unusual restaurant in Japan, which serves a wonderful lesson in dementia along with delicious food.

Caregiver Bill of Rights

June 29, 2026 1 Comment

Stand up for caregivers and all the great deeds they do, with the “Caregiver Bill of Rights”!

BJ Miller giving a TED Talk on What Matters in Advanced Dementia

What Really Matters in Advanced Dementia

June 19, 2026 1 Comment

VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: What do people wish for in dementia? Comfort, respect, love… Dr. BJ Miller shares deep thoughts on creating a dignified, graceful life for people nearing the end of life. Take your time & savor this moving talk.

Rudolph Tanzi and Doo Yeon Kim in the lab (Photo by Irvin Serrano)

“Alzheimer’s-in-a-Dish” Wins Smithsonian Ingenuity Award

May 30, 2026 2 Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Rudolph Tanzi and Doo Yeon Kim have invented a revolutionary new tool to uncover the mysteries to finding an Alzheimer’s cure and counter the coming epidemic of dementia.

Where’ve You Been?

May 22, 2026 20 Comments

When Kathy Mattea first sang, “Where’ve You Been”, she wondered to herself, “Do people want to hear this on the way to work?”

White pills arranged in a question mark shape on a bright yellow background, symbolizing medical queries.

Why Aren’t More People Taking Aspirin to Prevent Vascular Dementia?

November 2, 2026

Many of us should take aspirin to prevent vascular dementia, strokes and heart attack. We don’t, even when we can get it naturally from food. Why are doctors ignoring U.S. guidelines? Which foods work best? Video+Article

Elderly woman listening to music on headphones

“Alive Inside” – The Music for Alzheimer’s Movie

November 1, 2026

MUSIC (VIDEO & ARTICLE): Alive Inside is an award-winning, magical, healing film. Watch music’s ability to fight memory loss & restore a deep sense of self.

Senior women sharing a joyful conversation over coffee in a cozy indoor setting.

Social for 1 Day Improves Cognition for 3

October 31, 2026

Researchers find that adults ages 70 to 90 who enjoy a pleasant social life, also have a better cognitive life.

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?

Grandmother in black and white striped shirt hugging girl in black and white striped shirt

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.