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Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

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Mini Pill Minder

November 12, 2014 1 Comment

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: This hand-held pill box reminder is great. Portable and easy to use, it keeps you on top of meds. It gives

Alzheimer’s Awareness “Hope” Bracelet

November 5, 2014 1 Comment

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: The purple “Hope Bracelet” raises Alzheimer’s awareness and is made in the USA. Silver-plated, purple & white beads accent the “Hope”

Talking Alarm Clock

October 29, 2014 No Comments

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: A clear female-voice verbally reminds your loved one to take their meds up to 4 times a day. Can’t sleep through

“Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.”

October 15, 2014 No Comments

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Wake up to a boost with inspiration from President George Washington. Get a coffee mug that gives more than coffee to

Chair Exercise Program

October 8, 2014 1 Comment

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: This chair-exercise set comes with two DVDs. One has a stretching routine, the second has strength and balance exercises. Great for

Automatic Pill Dispenser from Med-e-lert

September 23, 2014 No Comments

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Easy to set up and simple to use, Med-E-Lert ensures medications are taken properly and on-time. A long-duration buzzer sounds continuously

Timberland PRO Women’s Caregiver Shoe

September 17, 2014 No Comments

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK When caregiving puts you on your feet all day, you’ll find Timberland PRO Slip-On Clogs provide the utmost support you could

Quartet is a Comedy Drama That Dignifies Dementia

September 3, 2014 No Comments

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK with MOVIE TRAILER: ‘Quartet’ is the type of movie that will have you laughing at one moment while perhaps inducing tears

Free BrainyApp is Now Available Internationally

December 4, 2013 No Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE BrainyApp enhances brain & heart health. See how it helps reduce the risk of developing dementia. Download a free copy to your

1960’s Handset for Smartphones

October 6, 2013 No Comments

ON AMAZON.COM People with dementia are comfortable with traditional telephones. At the same time, today’s smartphones are helpful to people with dementia in so many

The Songaminute Man with his son, singing in their car

Dad with Dementia Sings “Lonely is the Man Without Love”

March 12, 2025

EXTRAORDINARY MUSIC VIDEO: Ted McDermott, The Song-A-Minute Man, was diagnosed with dementia. His son, Simon, wasn’t going to let that stop his Dad. He understood how music reaches our deepest selves and has journeyed with his Dad and their dashcam to make beautiful music together. Get your widest smile ready and watch them in action.

Vascular Dementia 101

March 11, 2025

EXCEPTIONAL VASCULAR DEMENTIA VIDEO ANIMATION: Vascular deterioration in brains affects nearly everyone by 70. Aging arteries can trigger Vascular Dementia, or Vascular Cognitive Impairment. See the basics on its causes. Learn some tips on how to prevent it.

When you begin to touch your heart or let your heart be touched, you begin to discover that it's bottomless, that this heart is huge. You discover how much warmth & gentleness is there.

Thought of the Week: This Heart is Huge

March 10, 2025

Most Popular Stories

Dad with Dementia Sings “Lonely is the Man Without Love”

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?