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Dark Chocolate Boosts Memory

November 24, 2022 No Comments

DIET NEWS – ARTICLE & VIDEO: These studies show dark chocolate improves memory & mood, boosts immunity and reduces stress as well as inflammation.

How to Manage Dementia’s Hallucinations without Drugs

October 6, 2022 1 Comment

DEMENTIA WITH LEWY BODIES VIDEO: Hallucinations in dementia often pose bigger challenges than memory and cognitive problems. Watch these smart caregiver strategies from the University

Effects of Lying to a Dementia Patient

September 15, 2022 3 Comments

ETHICS VIDEO: 3 professors at the prestigious Stanford University Center for Ethics in Society share differing thoughts on respecting the autonomy of people with dementia,

9 Tips for Coping with Agitation and Aggression

June 7, 2022 21 Comments

MOODINESS: As Alzheimer’s progresses, people may become more agitated or aggressive. Check out 9 tips for handling it.

Alzheimer’s Agitation: Citalopram May Help

April 25, 2022 7 Comments

MEDICATION & TREATMENT VIDEO: Agitation is one of the most common symptoms of Alzheimer’s. See why citalopram may be effective in alleviating Alzheimer’s agitation and

Alzheimer’s Agitation Reduced by Dextromethorphan-Quinidine Pill

February 23, 2022 4 Comments

MEDICATION & MOOD: Aggression and agitation are hard challenges in dementia. An important study may offer some simple answers.

Antipsychotics Drop 20% If Focus is on What Dementia Residents CAN Do

February 16, 2022 5 Comments

DRUGS: 100 care facilities saw a significant drop in antipsychotics for dementia when staff were trained to focus on “treating the residents as human beings

Kisses for Elizabeth: Resolving Negative Behavior in Dementia

July 12, 2015 No Comments

BOOK OF THE WEEK: In Kisses for Elizabeth, the author breaks down different behaviors and lets you know how to react when a person with

Lady with dementia and her daughter, with the subtitle, "Get their attention first"

3 Ways to Talk to Dementia

October 13, 2026

COMMUNICATIONS VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: In Alzheimer’s, talking to a loved one can be very frustrating. Here are 3 tips that can help.

Senior woman sleeping peacefully in a cozy bedroom with warm lighting.

Deep Sleep Cleans the Brain & Prevents Alzheimer’s

October 12, 2026

VIDEO+ARTICLE: Depth of sleep impacts our brain’s ability to wash away waste and toxic proteins. Sleep becomes lighter and disrupted as we get older. A new study reveals intriguing links between aging, sleep deprivation, and Alzheimer’s risk.

Lady with dementia using a Snoezelen device

Snoezelen Rooms Relax People with Alzheimer’s

October 11, 2026

STIMULATION VIDEO: See how Snoezelen Rooms offer sensory experiences designed for dementia. “We have found more stimulation slows down the progression of the disease process.” Relax, explore, hear Frank Sinatra, enjoy calming colors, even test memory.

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.