A Happy Partner Leads to Less Dementia
Researchers find optimistic people contribute to the health of their partners, staving off risk factors leading to Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias and cognitive decline as they grow old together.
Researchers find optimistic people contribute to the health of their partners, staving off risk factors leading to Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias and cognitive decline as they grow old together.
TED VIDEO: Artist Tony Luciani was testing out a new camera when his 91-year-old mother with dementia, Elia, snuck into the background of his photos.
126 DRUGS ARE IN ALZHEIMER’S clinical trials. “Every single one represents hope,” according to Closing in on a Cure: Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials Report. Read the
INSPIRATIONAL POEM: One man’s sole bequest to posterity provides a glimpse into his heart – and life – during his final days as a patient
VIDEO – INSIDE EDITION: A time capsule created in California kindles amazing sparks of joy in people with Alzheimer’s, when they see the world they
ACTIVITIES VIDEO + ARTICLE: A one-of-a-kind day center will inspire and stimulate memories for people living with Alzheimer’s.
DEMENTIA is a group of symptoms common to over 50 disorders. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. Learn about the 10 most common types of dementia.
We don’t know how strong we are,
until being strong is the only choice we have.
(Alzheimer’s Awareness)
TEDx: Lower your risk of Alzheimer’s with mealtime. Watch Dr. Neal Barnard, nutrition researcher and author, show you how.
FILM: “BARBARA” is a highly successful British film on dementia. It improves relationships between people with dementia, caregivers, doctors & nurses. “Barbara” is a must-see.
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?
If you couldn’t see your mashed potatoes, you probably wouldn’t eat them. That’s why what “The Red Plate Study” found was astonishing! Alzheimer’s patients eating from red plates consumed 25 percent more food than those eating from white plates. Find out why.
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!
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.
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