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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

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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.

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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.

'Alive Inside' filmmaker Michael Rossato-Bennett

A Morning Music Lift Lasts All Day in Alzheimer’s

March 13, 2026 1 Comment

Learn about ‘personalized music for dementia’ and its powerful effect on Alzheimer’s. See the Director of the hit film, ‘Alive Inside’, on the dementia-impact of music.

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I Will Remind You

February 15, 2026 No Comments

A deep promise to be there for an Alzheimer’s parent, this heartwarming song was written as a tribute to families facing dementia.

A Story of the Superhero Mom Battling Alzheimer’s

December 22, 2025 No Comments

Watch this inspiring story of living with and fighting against this disease.

Blood Flow to the Brain Gets Blocked by Alzheimer’s Plaque

May 8, 2026

Researchers found the walls of the brain’s small arteries are also affected in Alzheimer’s, reducing blood flow. Learn about this new treatment target.

Fish Oil & Improvements in Cognitive Decline & Brain Shrinkage

May 7, 2026

DIET & NUTRITION: ADNI (Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative) is a massive research project. ADNI showed fish oil supplements offer improvements in cognitive decline and brain atrophy. Learn how.

10 Ways to Use the Power of Photos for Dementia Care

May 6, 2026

Learn to use photos and photo albums as a fantastic dementia activity. See how they easily reduce social isolation and depression, providing comfort to people with dementia.

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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?

“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.