VIDEO: It started with just four notes. Paul Harvey, who’s 80 and has dementia, improvised a tune that went viral online. After taking to the
MUSIC VIDEO: Country singer Jay Allen, a contestant on NBC’s The Voice, says music helped “wake up” his mom, who had early onset Alzheimer’s. Watch
VIDEO: From Springsteen to Paisley and Kathy Mattea, musicians share personal experiences of seeing family members fight Alzheimer’s.
VIDEO: A 93-year-old jazz pianist suffering from dementia and depression was given a new lease of life when his care home discovered his talent.
MUSIC VIDEO: Country singer Brett Eldredge sings “Raymond,” the story of a young man who befriends an aging woman with dementia. Watch now.
POWERFUL FILM HIGHLIGHTS – VIDEO: In the gripping documentary Turning Point, acclaimed filmmaker James Keach takes us inside the quest for the first medication that could treat the underlying process of Alzheimer’s. See the movie trailer.
VIDEO + ARTICLE: It happens unexpectedly: a person unable to recall their past or even recognize loved ones, will suddenly wake up and exhibit surprisingly
VIDEO: CBS News reflects on the passing of superstar Glen Campbell and his dramatic years in raising Alzheimer’s awareness with his Goodbye Tour. See how
VIDEO: See the good energy music adds to families living with Alzheimer’s. Learn how music brings a fresh lift every day.
PASSIONATE ALZHEIMER’S MUSIC VIDEO: 16-year old Harry wrote a marvelous song to his Grandma with Alzheimer’s. It will move you. See him play this beautiful
Creating peace, calm and a sense of control over their environment is the best gift to give a person living with Alzheimer’s. Learn all about In-Home Routines.
Cardiovascular events like strokes can trigger vascular dementia.American Heart Association cholesterol guidelines can significantly reduce cardiovascular events. Is it time to take a fresh look at your cholesterol?
VIDEO If you live to 85, there’s a 50/50 chance of getting a dementia such as Alzheimer’s. What if you could improve those odds by
Hospital stays with dementia should focus on elder safety. See a special ER for seniors, equipped with brilliant features that speed comfort and care to this population.
Researchers found in a study that people who developed dementia were more likely to have their credit rating drop at least two and a half years before the diagnosis. Some had problems managing their money up to six years before. Find out more.
Researchers find that a diet including more fruit, vegetables, beans and tea or coffee lowers the risk of developing dementia later in life. Learn more.
Did you know? Intellectual abilities are increased in the brain by an average 300% in most people ages 60-80.
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