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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

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Living with Dementia

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One Man Rising Above His Alzheimer’s

December 12, 2023 1 Comment

Scott Russell is living well with his Alzheimer’s. See how he has stayed active in his community, even starting a manageable home business.

Alzheimer’s Changes a Marriage

December 1, 2023 1 Comment

Ron is making the most of his early-stage Alzheimer’s. See him share how he works with his wife to make their relationship the best that it can be.

Getting Up & Going with Early Alzheimer’s

November 12, 2023 1 Comment

See how Bob’s walking, talking, painting, getting up and going attitude makes him feel that, despite Alzheimer’s, there’s still a lot of good living to do.

Husband and Wife Talk Dementia Diagnosis

September 21, 2023 No Comments

Popular British news presenter Alistair Stewart first realized something was wrong when he could not tie his shoelaces, but his wife Sally was way ahead of him. Watch now.

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I May Be Forgetful

September 20, 2023 No Comments

This pleasant poem highlights how people living with dementia may be feeling.

Keys Bags Names Words

August 31, 2023 No Comments

“Keys Bags Names Words” is a hopeful Alzheimer’s movie. The film portrays stories of young scientists and artists from around the world in, their effort to help those who are affected.

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What Does Living with Alzheimer’s Feel Like?

August 29, 2023 5 Comments

Few movies and books capture the Alzheimer’s experience like Dr. Lisa Genova’s “Still Alice.” See Lisa describe how “Still Alice” is helping families stay connected while living with Alzheimer’s.

Handling Hallucinations in Alzheimer’s Dementia

August 24, 2023 1 Comment

A person with dementia can experience hallucinations when the regions of the brain responsible for interpreting sights and sounds are affected. Here are ways to deal with it.

When Hurricanes Threaten Dementia

August 20, 2023 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.

Planning Your Future After a Dementia Diagnosis

August 17, 2023 No Comments

Although it is hard to think beyond “today” after a diagnosis of dementia, it’s really important to look ahead. Taking steps to plan for the future will make “tomorrow” smoother.

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Dementia Care Solutions of East Tennessee

July 17, 2025

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The Easiest Way to Sell More Alzheimer’s Books—Week by Week

July 17, 2025

Selling Alzheimer’s books takes time – buyers rarely commit right away. Smart authors plan for the long game, offering gentle, repeated reminders to buy. No tool does this more effectively or simply than the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Weekly Newsletter service. Keep your book—and its message—at the center of your readers’ attention.

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Big Cup, Little Man: Picking Up the Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s

SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.

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?