4 Dementia Tips for Going Out
March 19, 2023
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It’s good for everyone to get some air and sunshine, but especially good for those with dementia.
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March 19, 2023
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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.
The Making of Alive Inside (A TED Talk on Music & Dementia)
March 11, 2023
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What’s behind Michael Rossato-Bennett’s stirring documentary on music’s affect on dementia? See why this film has been a success in the battle against Alzheimer’s.
Pet Therapy: Horses Ease Dementia’s Symptoms
March 9, 2023
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Researchers found that spending time with horses — equine therapy — eases Alzheimer’s symptoms. Find out why.
“Alive Inside”
March 7, 2023
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The help-dementia-with-music movie, “Alive Inside”, tells the story of social worker Dan Cohen’s crusade to help Alzheimer’s patients reclaim their most precious musical memories. Watch Bill Newcott interview the makers of the film.
Each Treadmill Minute = Even Better Memory 25 Years Later
March 2, 2023
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In an extensive 25-year study, researchers found people who stayed on treadmills longer tended to score higher on memory tests. Study participants recalled more words correctly on a memory test for every additional minute they ran.
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Music Awakens Memories in Alzheimer’s
February 28, 2023
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ABC News interviews Dan Cohen, the founder of Music and Memory. See how donated iPods can battle dementia via personalized playlists.
Do You Know What My Name Is?
February 24, 2023
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“Do You Know What My Name Is?” produced by Sendai Television Inc., depicts an emotional real life drama of how a “dementia improvement program” was implemented in Ohio.
Teaching Alzheimer’s to New Doctors
February 23, 2023
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See how a pioneer ‘buddy’ program at Northwestern University pairs medical students with Alzheimer’s patients. Watch now.
Staying Physically Fit with Alzheimer’s
February 16, 2023
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Learn to take advantage of the many benefits in regular physical activity for people with Alzheimer’s. Keep those muscles, joints and heart in good shape, stay at a healthy weight; improve sleep.
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