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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

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Seatbelt Grabber

January 23, 2025 No Comments

Shoulder issues? Mobility limits? This durable little device helps more than one can imagine when reaching for a seat belt!

FILL A MEMORY BOX with photos and memorabilia of a person with dementia, then position it by their door. See it re-orient them, trigger conversations, make a doorway one’s own, and mostly, stimulate memories of good times.

3 Battery-Operated Dementia Clocks

January 7, 2025 No Comments

If your loved one asks a little too often, “What’s the time?” “What day is it?”, easily solve the problem with these Battery-Operated Dementia-Calendar-Clocks. No wires, hang them on any wall, stand them on any table.

Verilux Happylight Therapy Lamp

January 6, 2025 1 Comment

In dementia, quality light improves mood, awareness and vision. Therapeutic lamps go further, reducing Alzheimer’s agitation, getting sleep cycles on schedule and easing depression. See the benefits.

5-in-1 Handybar Eases Getting In and Out of Cars

December 31, 2024 No Comments

This grab-bar for cars makes getting in and out an easy affair. It glides into any door-latch. Its heavy-duty construction allows an elderly person to lean on it with their full body weight as they enter or exit their vehicle. Kit includes door straps for added ease.

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Golfing with Dementia

December 1, 2024 No Comments

Easy golfing is great for people with dementia. It offers opportunities to socialize and be active, without memory or athletic constraints. See how one club integrated golf into the routine of a family living with dementia. Learn about an easy-to-set-up indoor/outdoor home golfing kit.

CAPSLL Preserves Memories for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Families

December 1, 2024 No Comments

Discover how CAPSLL’s personalized interview experiences help families capture and preserve the cherished stories of loved ones facing Alzheimer’s and dementia, ensuring their legacies endure for future generations.

10 Best Tech Gadgets to Make Life with Dementia Easier

November 29, 2024 No Comments

Amazon’s gadgets help people with Alzheimer’s. See how these devices make their lives easier.

Dementia-Safe Bedrooms

November 25, 2024 8 Comments

HOME DESIGN: Use this safety checklist for living at home with dementia. It can alert you to potential hazards.

Echo Show – Drop In on People with Dementia

November 24, 2024 2 Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE: Mom is 95 with short term memory dementia. She’s in great spirits but I really can’t teach her anything technical, like dialing a phone. So I tried setting Amazon’s ECHO-SHOW next to her rocking chair.

I Will Remind You

February 4, 2026

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

Memory & Amyloid

February 3, 2026

Amyloid is one of the leading culprits behind Alzheimer’s. Scientists know it damages memory by killing brain cells. Now research reveals how amyloid triggers memory loss in perfectly healthy brain cells as well. Learn more about how Alzheimer’s develops.

Taking a Walk Improves Brain Health

February 2, 2026

Getting out into the fresh air and taking a walk does good things for your brain and well-being, researchers say.

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Sleep ‘Sweet Spot’ Keeps Brain Sharp

Too much sleep and too little sleep can contribute to cognitive decline, researchers report. Learn more.

Seeing the Same GP Improves Dementia Treatment

People with dementia who were consistently seen by the same General Practitioner (GP) are given fewer medicines and are less likely to be given medicines that can cause problems, according to researchers at University of Exeter. Learn more.