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Remember When

October 24, 2023 No Comments

MUSIC VIDEO: Dedicated to every sweetheart with dementia, to let them know how much they are loved.

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

October 11, 2023 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!

I Promise You Forever, You Will Never Leave My Mind

September 26, 2023 2 Comments

“Damn this old dementia, for robbing me of time, But I promise you forever, you will never leave my mind.”

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.

“Blank Stares” Inspires Millions for Alzheimer’s

September 5, 2023 No Comments

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.

Just to Hold Her Hand

August 22, 2023 2 Comments

A beautiful song on living with Alzheimer’s. (Includes lyrics.) Enjoy.

Veronica

August 15, 2023 No Comments

Superstar Elvis Costello sings about his grandmother’s Alzheimer’s and the tapestry of her full, rich life. Co-authored with Paul McCartney, it reached #1 on Billboard.

OKLAHOMA! Belted Out by Dad with Dementia & Son

August 1, 2023 No Comments

Here’s Teddy Mac and his son Simon singing Oklahoma – one of his showstoppers – from a few years ago.

Who’s That Singing? Why, It’s Margaret!

May 16, 2023 No Comments

When Jamie Lee Morley first heard singing from care-resident Margaret Mackie (she has dementia), he automatically assumed the beautiful voice was from a nearby radio. Nobody at Northcare Suites Care Home could have imagined what would happen next.

How Steve’s Music Outsmarted His Alzheimer’s

May 2, 2023 2 Comments

67-year-old Steve Goodwin refuses to let Alzheimer’s steal his music. Though he can no longer play the beautiful songs he composed for his wife, see him rescue their music with the help of a fantastic friend and professional pianist.

Trotinemab: Next Generation Alzheimer's Drug - Fastest & Safest Yet

Trontinemab: A New Hope for Alzheimer’s

July 30, 2025

Trontinemab, an experimental drug developed by Roche, has sparked excitement in large trials for slowing Alzheimer’s faster and safer than anything before.

Hot Weather Safety for Dementia

July 29, 2025

SAFETY: Too much heat is not safe for anyone. It is even riskier if you have a dementia such as Alzheimer’s. Check out these tips on how to get heat-relief quickly.

Harvard’s Dr. Tanzi Develops CogniSHIELD Brain Supplement

July 28, 2025

Dr. Rudy Tanzi is Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical and Director of McCance Center for Brain Health. Based on 3 decades of his research, learn how CogniSHIELD uniquely protects against amyloid, inflammation and Alzheimer’s.

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