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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

Music/Movies

Where’ve You Been?

May 22, 2026 19 Comments

When Kathy Mattea first sang, “Where’ve You Been”, she wondered to herself, “Do people want to hear this on the way to work?”

Craig Morrison with wife, in Trailer for the film, "Still Mine"

INSPIRING MOVIE: “Still Mine” is the true story of an 87-year-old strawberry farmer & cattle rancher. Craig will do anything for his wife Irene, weakened by dementia. Fighting authorities, watch his battle to build an unauthorized dementia-friendly house on his farm.

Thai man in love with his wife despite Alzheimer's

Forever Remember Me As Loving You

May 9, 2026 6 Comments

VIDEO STORY:
This elegant film-short beautifully portrays love’s endurance despite Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s Lesson 1: Love is Ever Evolving

May 1, 2026 No Comments

SHORT FILM: When a ski trip is delayed for a quick visit to a Mom with Alzheimer’s, one precious moment sheds light on everything.

The Katie Couric Show with Dan Cohen and Rossato-Bennett

Bring Music to a Million People with Dementia

April 9, 2026 3 Comments

“Alive Inside” is a fascinating movie on music bridging past and present in dementia. Katie Couric talks with the personalities behind this breakthrough film.

Alzheimer’s & The Power of Music

April 5, 2026 4 Comments

Music’s effect on the brain fascinated neurologist Oliver Sacks, MD. His research led him to helping people with Alzheimer’s. Watch this best-selling author share how dementia, without exception, responds to music.

“I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” By Dad with Dementia & Son

April 1, 2026 1 Comment

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!

Garden of Remembrance

March 23, 2026 No Comments

The aptly titled ‘Garden Of Remembrance’ tells the story of a married couple dealing with the early onset of dementia and the feelings of a husband who’s “Lost between the here and now/Somewhere that he can’t be found” and his wife. Stunning, beautiful & poignant.

Son singing alongside father with dementia

Father with Dementia Belts Out “Quando Quando” with Son

March 17, 2026 3 Comments

This carpool sing-a-long between a father with dementia and his son went viral. $50,000 in donations poured into the Alzheimer’s Society. Enjoy their great music. Sing along if you can!

“Blank Stares” Inspires Millions for Alzheimer’s

March 15, 2026 1 Comment

Raising 20 million dollars for Alzheimer’s, Jay Allen found the courage to write a song about the journey in caring for his mom’s Alzheimer’s.

Aphasia in Dementia: Word Jumbles

May 25, 2026

Aphasia affects a person’s ability to communicate. It affects language functions, such as speaking, understanding what others say, and naming common objects. Learn its causes, types and a few tips.

Richard Zellers, with Lewy Body dementia

Exploring Lewy Body Dementia

May 23, 2026

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Lewy Body dementia is frequently mistaken for Alzheimer’s. That’s dangerous, as Lewy Body dementia requires different medications and unique caregiving techniques. Explore this common type of dementia.

Where’ve You Been?

May 22, 2026

When Kathy Mattea first sang, “Where’ve You Been”, she wondered to herself, “Do people want to hear this on the way to work?”

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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.