Good Light Lightens Alzheimer’s
September 3, 2023
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Lighting affects how people feel. The right light reduces agitation and improves mood in people with dementia.
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Enhanced Light Sensitivity Contributes to “Sundowning” in Alzheimer’s
August 11, 2023
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Alzheimer’s research from UVA Health suggests that enhanced light sensitivity may contribute to “sundowning” – the worsening of symptoms late in the day.
Why Does Sunshine Fight Dementia?
April 13, 2023
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Got enough sunshine? Learn how sunshine seems to offer a bright, simple way to lower your risk of dementia.
Flickering Light Mobilizes Brain Chemistry That May Fight Alzheimer’s
March 8, 2023
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Researchers say exposure to light that’s pulsing at 40 beats per second causes the brain to release a surge of chemicals that may help fight Alzheimer’s disease.
Light Improves Life with Alzheimer’s
January 16, 2023
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LIGHTING TIP + NEW VIDEOS: Light therapy for Alzheimer’s increases sleep quality, efficiency and duration, according to an important study. 4 weeks of light therapy
Lighting & Security Help Make Dementia Easier
August 30, 2022
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DESIGN VIDEO: See how improvements to lighting and color help ease living with dementia at home. Watch these security tips for keeping a loved one
Sound-Stimulation for Dementia
July 15, 2022
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VIDEO: A STIMULATING THERAPY could be music to ears with Alzheimer’s. In dementia, sound-stimulation at 40 hertz appears to increase cognition, clarity and alertness. See
People with Alzheimer’s Think Better in Summer
May 12, 2022
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FASCINATING VIDEO + ARTICLE: Learn how people with Alzheimer’s have better cognition skills in the late summer and early fall. Find out how seasonality affects
MIT’s Light-Therapy Decreases Alzheimer’s Plaque
March 10, 2022
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: MIT researchers substantially reduced beta-amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s, using LED lights flickering at a specific frequency.
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