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Dementia-patient Ted McDermott journeys with son Simon and their dashcam, singing "Volare"

Dad with Dementia Sings: VOLARE!

July 16, 2024 No Comments

WONDERFUL SONG+LYRICS:
Dementia-patient Ted McDermott journeys with son Simon, making famously beautiful music together. Get your smile ready and join in.

Heartfelt Revelation: ‘The Notebook’ Star Gena Rowlands Faces Alzheimer’s Battle

June 27, 2024 1 Comment

In “The Notebook,” actress Gena Rowlands played Allie Calhoun with Alzheimer’s. Gena’s son, the film’s Director, reveals Gena now has Alzheimer’s — just like her character did on screen. Kaylee Hartung reports, while Dr. Tara Narula discusses the latest on Alzheimer’s.

Son, What is That?

June 12, 2024 18 Comments

POWERFUL, MEANINGFUL, WONDERFUL VIDEO – A son, his father with dementia and the incredible power of love.

From His Window

June 9, 2024 4 Comments

This beautiful song captures a son’s dedication to his father with Alzheimer’s. Starting from his window in a care facility, the gorgeous imagery unfolds into a most moving music video.

I Know Who He Is

June 7, 2024 1 Comment

William Michael Morgan strums a proud, moving song by a young man that knows who his father with dementia truly is. Watch now.

When You Were Superman

May 31, 2024 4 Comments

ANIMATED MUSIC VIDEO: Watch this uplifting-yet-real, brilliantly-animated music video about a child’s heroic relationship with his parent with dementia.

Wedding Gift from Dad with Dementia

May 29, 2024 No Comments

At this girl’s wedding day, she asks her father, who has dementia, to follow her. See what happens.

While He Still Knows Who I Am

May 26, 2024 15 Comments

(Father’s Day USA/UK Jun16) – MUSIC VIDEO: When dad got Alzheimer’s, I was determined he wouldn’t forget me… nor I him. This song is a grand tribute to everyone living and dealing with Alzheimer’s.

Teaching Dancing for Dementia

May 20, 2024 No Comments

Video: Learn how to use dance effectively in dementia. See how “Bolton Dementia’s Trinity Trotters” evolved their version of dance exercises.

Julianne Moore realizing she may have Alzheimer's in "Still Alice"

Julianne Moore: Person of the Week

May 17, 2024 No Comments

Actress Julianne Moore talks about the dignity of women with Alzheimer’s, as her movie enables the public to see “first-hand” what it’s like to have early-onset Alzheimer’s. Watch.

man in white crew neck t-shirt sitting on chair in front of table with food

Alzheimer’s Mealtime: Eat Together to Eat Well

May 7, 2025

With dementia, it’s not just what you eat – it’s also how and where!

Custom Photo Placemats Foster Meaningful Connections at Mealtime

May 6, 2025

Make mealtime for loved ones with Alzheimer’s more meaningful. Foster social connections and bring people closer together with a custom, one-of-a-kind photo placemat. Make it a time to gather, share, and celebrate life.

Stave Off Dementia with Blood Sugar Meds Like Ozempic

May 5, 2025

See how the class of weight loss and diabetes drugs that includes Ozempic and Wegovy have the added benefit of protecting against the development of dementia.

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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.