Dr. Gregory Jicha has completed an eye-opening study on diagnosing dementia. He said, “The overall assumption is that this diagnosis would have a uniformly negative
LIVING-WITH-DEMENTIA VIDEO: Christine Bryden, Senior Executive to Australia’s Prime Minister & mother of 3, got dementia at 46. She then married, published books & became
HUGE STUDY: Swiss researchers find it’s important to exercise your brain to keep your body fit after age 50. Their findings show that cognitive abilities
POEM IN ANIMATION VIDEO: This pleasant poem highlights how people living with dementia may be feeling. It shows how we can help them stay connected
GOOD VIDEO: See people with dementia share their insights into living well with dementia. This positive video challenges the stigmas of dementia, promoting inclusion in
SEMINAR VIDEO: Watch Dr. Terry Barclay share his passion: To help patients and families thrive – not just survive – when living with Alzheimer’s.
Swiss researchers find that people with certain personality traits are protected against Alzheimer’s disease, including those who are less agreeable, had natural curiosity, and were
VIDEO: Researchers in the “90+” study find that one form of the so-called Alzheimer’s gene, ApoE-2, actually appears to protect the “oldest old” against the
VIDEO: Men and women living into their nineties are the fastest growing segment in the US population. What determines who will make it into their
Researchers find that adults ages 70 to 90 who enjoy a pleasant social life, also have a better cognitive life.
Dr. Judith London offers easy-to-understand tips, helpful when communicating with people who have Alzheimer’s. See how to brighten their lives alongside the lives of their caregivers, family and friends.
Scott doesn’t remember his daughter or his wife, but he does remember the love they share. Watch how his daughter Bailey handles the situation in this CBS News presentation.
Lewy body dementia receives relatively little attention and few research dollars, and often goes undiagnosed. Learn about a kit to do something about it. Watch Mike Belleville share his long journey of misdiagnosis from Alzheimer’s to Lewy body dementia.
What’s behind Michael Rossato-Bennett’s stirring documentary on music’s affect on dementia? See why this film has been a success in the battle against Alzheimer’s.
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.
In the lab, the Ketogenic Diet increased cerebral blood flow, improved the gut microbiome, lowered glucose as well as weight, and boosted the brain’s process that clears Alzheimer’s amyloid-beta plaque. Learn more.
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