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Remember When

November 19, 2025 No Comments

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

But I’ll Tell You All About Her

October 20, 2025 No Comments

Sharing the story of a person with Alzheimer’s, when their own memory fails, can be a true act of dignity and love. Ryan Nealon sings of the significance of “Telling You All About Her.”

I Promise You Forever, You Will Never Leave My Mind

October 2, 2025 2 Comments

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

Dad with dementia and son singing, "Oklahoma!"

OKLAHOMA! Belted Out by Dad with Dementia & Son

September 5, 2025 No Comments

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

A Better Place

August 16, 2025 1 Comment

Listen as country singer Glen Campbell reflects on his life in his song, “A Better Place,” during his battle with Alzheimer’s.

Veronica

August 10, 2025 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.

Kathy Mattea singing, "Where've You Been"

The Music of Alzheimer’s: 20 Songs

June 24, 2025 No Comments

TWENTY MUSIC VIDEOS: Music says what words never can. Take in these engaging, moving songs about living well with Alzheimer’s.

I Know Who He Is

June 9, 2025 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.

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On the Street Where You Live, by Dad with Dementia

August 22, 2024 No Comments

Watch Teddy Mac, diagnosed with dementia, belt out a wonderful song on a drive with his son.

Work of Art

April 16, 2024 1 Comment

Kay & Jon’s new song helps to see it’s possible to live well with dementia, and – perhaps – see ourselves as works of art.

The Good News Is: 80% of Strokes Can Be Prevented

November 3, 2026

VIDEO + ARTICLE: It’s National Stroke Awareness Month. Experts Offer Tips on How to Recognize and Prevent Strokes & Vascular Dementia.

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Why Aren’t More People Taking Aspirin to Prevent Vascular Dementia?

November 2, 2026

Many of us should take aspirin to prevent vascular dementia, strokes and heart attack. We don’t, even when we can get it naturally from food. Why are doctors ignoring U.S. guidelines? Which foods work best? Video+Article

Elderly woman listening to music on headphones

“Alive Inside” – The Music for Alzheimer’s Movie

November 1, 2026

MUSIC (VIDEO & ARTICLE): Alive Inside is an award-winning, magical, healing film. Watch music’s ability to fight memory loss & restore a deep sense of self.

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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.