
I May Be Forgetful
This pleasant poem highlights how people living with dementia may be feeling.

This pleasant poem highlights how people living with dementia may be feeling.

There is more to us than our brains and our bodies, says dementia expert Teepa Snow. “There’s more to us than that … When we’re together, we become more.” Watch now.

Researchers discovered AWE to be a potent predictor of reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines. Can the awe we feel when touched by the beauty of nature, art and spirituality protect us from Alzheimer’s high levels of cytokines?

POEM: Moving poetry about mothers, dementia and powerful love.

TEEPA CARE VIDEO: In dementia, why focus on what people lose? Focus on what they have. Teepa shows how to make the most from their abilities.

TEDx CARE VIDEO: Is caregiving an honor or a burden? A great call-of-duty or a heavy sense of obligation? Does it really matter? See research

A new study suggests a simple nutrient — arginine — may reduce amyloid-β buildup in Alzheimer’s. The findings, from animal studies, raise an encouraging question: could arginine eventually play a role in Alzheimer’s prevention? Here’s what the research shows — and what caregivers should know.

HOLIDAY TIPS: Getting together for a holiday meal can cause a person with Alzheimer’s confusion and anxiety. Get 10 tips to make the holiday more easy and pleasurable.

A growing body of research shows that what we eat can make a real difference in how the brain ages. Discover the everyday foods that strengthen memory, support cognition, and help reduce the impact of Alzheimer’s — starting with simple choices you can make today.

It is one of the most beautiful Compensations of this life thatNo man can sincerely try to help anotherWithout helping himself.

What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s? When to get a professional evaluation.

SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.

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?
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