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Living with Dementia

Stopping a Dementia Scam

January 23, 2019 1 Comment

NEW CARE VIDEO: Barbara bought $30,000 in supplements before her son caught the scam. Barbara has dementia. There are 240,000,000 UK scam phone calls per

Life Can Be OK With Dementia

October 15, 2017 No Comments

NEWS VIDEO: See the Canadian Parliament give a standing ovation to The Honourable Lisa Raitt for how she lives life with husband Bruce, who has

New Dementia Cruise

May 14, 2017 8 Comments

A new “Dementia Cruise” is setting sail. Both a conference and a vacation, people include those with early or mid-stage dementia, family, friends, professionals and

Glen Campbell’s Wife on Advanced Alzheimer’s

March 23, 2017 1 Comment

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See Kim Campbell’s update on her husband Glen Campbell, as she gives hope and support to other caregivers. She shares Glen’s Alzheimer’s journey, where he is today, and his feelings on their “Goodbye Tour”.

Hey, Honey, I Forgot I Have Alzheimer’s!

July 27, 2016 4 Comments

INSPIRING VIDEO: B. Smith’s versatile career spans decades. It includes modeling, owning popular restaurants and hosting her own TV show. After receiving a heartbreaking diagnosis

New B. Smith Book is Love Story & Alzheimer’s Fight

February 1, 2016 No Comments

VIDEO, ARTICLE, BOOK, FORWARD: When restaurateur, TV host and model B. Smith was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, she became a public face in fighting the disease.

Destigmatizing Dementia

January 18, 2016 No Comments

VIDEO: Many people live well with dementia. At the same time, misconceptions of the people they know and meet can make life harder than it

Alzheimer’s Friendly Business Helps Caregivers Get a Break

September 29, 2015 No Comments

VIDEO + INFO: See how local stores and restaurants have stepped up to be welcoming and understanding to customers dealing with the day to day

Alzheimer’s from the Inside Out

September 9, 2015 No Comments

BOOK OF THE WEEK: Dr. Taylor has Alzheimer’s. He also has a gifted pen. He writes with passion and humor, capturing the experience of life

Kim Discusses Husband Glenn Campbell’s Fight with Alzheimer’s

April 19, 2015 No Comments

VIDEO: World-famous singer Glenn Campbell is living with Alzheimer’s at a memory support facility in Nashville. See Kim Campbell discuss her family’s team effort to

How Physical Activity Turns Back the Brain’s Clock

February 24, 2026

The protein BDNF builds synapses in the human brain, nurturing brain cells and fighting off dementia. While there is no artificial way of boosting it, social and cognitive activity can.

Close-up of a man with sweat on his forehead, touching it with his hand, conveying stress or illness.

Think It’s Dementia? Good Chance It’s Not

February 24, 2026

Memory failing? New research shows you may need help, but not for dementia. Memory slips, stress and fatigue are growing in people with healthy memory.

Poor Memory + Slow Walking = Dementia?

February 23, 2026

People may not have easy access to sophisticated, expensive dementia tests. A simple test from Einstein Medicine uses a stopwatch and a few questions to determine one’s risk of dementia. The potential payoff could be tremendous for individuals, their families and society.

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Cynicism Triples Dementia Risk?

In a study on health & cynicism, people were asked how much they agree with statements such as, “I think most people would lie to get ahead,” and “It is safer to trust nobody”. The clear connection between their answers and their risk of dementia may startle you.

Rehydration for Dementia

Lewis Hornby had a problem: his grandmother with dementia wasn’t drinking enough, causing her to get severely dehydrated.

Don’t Say Goodbye, Say Hello!

Dr. Richard Taylor has Alzheimer’s and the right attitude!

Common Alzheimer’s Medications Slow Cognitive Decline

Swedish researchers find that cholinesterase inhibitors provide cognitive benefits and reduce mortality for up to five years after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. One medication significantly reduced the risk of developing severe dementia.