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Wandering Prevention Preparations

August 21, 2026 No Comments

15 TIPS on how to limit wandering and prevent a person with dementia from becoming lost. (60% of people with dementia will wander off at some point.)

Man with dementia who got lost at La Guardia Airport

Dad with Alzheimer’s Vanishes at LaGuardia Airport

July 29, 2026 3 Comments

CBS VIDEO: Traveling with Alzheimer’s? 60% of people with Alzheimer’s wander. Miss Dupuy’s dad wandered off at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Learn key lessons from what she described as the worst day of her life. See why her family is suing American Airlines.

Police searching for man with dementia who wandered away

Big Surprise as Missing Man with Dementia Wanders into Newscast

June 25, 2026 2 Comments

60% of people with Alzheimer’s wander. Robert surprised everyone when he wandered off at sunset. Police dogs began a 16-hour tense, fruitless search. WMTW-TV arrived to broadcast the news. See Robert wander right into the newscast.

Dad with dementia alongside care partner

New Law Helps Police Help Dementia

October 8, 2024 No Comments

Imagine a loved one with dementia who is lost and confused. See why Florida police are training for such encounters.

Does 911 Work for Alzheimer’s?

April 27, 2014 No Comments

911 dispatchers often have difficulty locating wireless callers. This could be particularly distressing if the caller is a person with Alzheimer’s who cannot give their

Elderly woman listening to music on headphones

“Alive Inside” – The Music for Alzheimer’s Movie

November 1, 2026

MUSIC (VIDEO & ARTICLE): Alive Inside is an award-winning, magical, healing film. Watch music’s ability to fight memory loss & restore a deep sense of self.

Senior women sharing a joyful conversation over coffee in a cozy indoor setting.

Social for 1 Day Improves Cognition for 3

October 31, 2026

Researchers find that adults ages 70 to 90 who enjoy a pleasant social life, also have a better cognitive life.

Senior woman sleeping peacefully in bed, conveying tranquility and rest.

27 Sleep Tips to Fight Alzheimer’s

October 30, 2026

Poor sleep aggravates dementia and increases Alzheimer’s risk. Sleeping well restores and refreshes the brain. Learn to get a good night’s sleep to prevent and treat dementia. Check out these tips.

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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?

“I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” By Dad with Dementia & Son

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!

Is Alzheimer’s Catchy?

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.