
Alzheimer’s & Incontinence
CARE TIPS: Here are some good ways you can deal with incontinence in dementia care.
CARE TIPS: Here are some good ways you can deal with incontinence in dementia care.
A monthly, 40-minute phone call from a non-clinical professional may suppress or reverse the trajectory of depression so frequently experienced by family members caring for
VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: What do people wish for in dementia? Comfort, respect, love… Dr. BJ Miller shares deep thoughts on creating a dignified, graceful life
PREVENTING ELDER ABUSE VIDEO: How trustworthy are care facilities? While care professionals tend to be outstanding, self-sacrificing, hard-working and compassionate, even one careless moment can
DESIGN VIDEO: LIGHTING affects how people feel. The right light reduces agitation and improves mood. See how therapeutic lighting achieves dramatic results in dementia care.
POLICE DASH-CAM VIDEO + ARTICLE: See a man with Alzheimer’s driving 60 MPH (100kph) at police, against traffic, on New Year’s. Learn how-and-when to help
CARE TIPS & TRICKS: Midnight snacks are great on New Year’s Eve. They’re even better on midnight shifts for dementia caregivers. Check out how late-night
DIAGNOSIS: Worried about minor memory changes? The British Medical Journal revealed how unnecessary tests led to a 23% over-diagnosis rate. Learn the risks, harms &
REVIEW – VIDEO & ARTICLE: President Trump’s New Year 2019 signing of “The BOLD ALZHEIMER’S ACT” allocated $100 million to combat Alzheimer’s and preserve brain
COMMUNICATING WITH DEMENTIA INFOGRAPH: 12 solid tips for talking to people with dementia can improve your conversations, help you get through, and connect better. (This
A fan filmed the last three songs Glen Campbell sang on his final show in Phoenix on February 18th, 2012, after 151 live concerts after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Watch now.
SuperAgers, aged 80+, have memories as sharp as persons decades younger. Find out why.
Learn the 5 effective habits shown to reduce Alzheimer’s risk and slow it down.
More proof that you are what you eat, at least to a certain extent. Researchers found those who follow the MIND or Mediterranean diet showed fewer signs of Alzheimer’s in their brains. Learn more.
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.
80% fewer skin-cancer patients get Alzheimer’s. Why? Is it the medicines they take, their genes, or are they more prone to sunshine, activity or healthier eating?
It’s good for everyone to get some air and sunshine, but especially good for those with dementia.
In the lab, the Ketogenic Diet increased cerebral blood flow, improved the gut microbiome, lowered glucose as well as weight, and boosted the brain’s process that clears Alzheimer’s amyloid-beta plaque. Learn more.
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