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It's not that caregivers have so much time. It's that they have so much heart.

Thought of the Week: So Much Heart

March 3, 2024 1 Comment

It’s not that caregivers have so much time. It’s that they have so much heart.

You're only human. You don't have to have it together every minute of every day.

Thought of the Week: Another Day

February 15, 2024 2 Comments

God didn’t add another day in your life because you needed it. He added it because someone out there needs you.

Take it slow. Ask Simple questions. Limit reality checks. Keep eye contact.

Thought of the Week:
4 ALZHEIMER’S CARE STEPS

February 7, 2024 2 Comments

Take it slow. Ask Simple questions. Limit reality checks. Keep eye contact.

Thought of the Week: Just Breathe

January 29, 2024 3 Comments

Just Breathe

Thought of the Week: The Light at the Core

November 14, 2023 No Comments

And when there is only darkness, And the storms of life are closing in, May the light at the core of your inner being, Illuminate

Thought of the Week: What You Do

April 19, 2023 1 Comment

Oh, my friend, it’s not what they take away from you that counts- It’s what you do with what you have left. ~Hubert Humphrey~

Thought of the Week – Be Good to Yourself

March 29, 2023 No Comments

Begin each day by being good to yourself. When you are the best you can be, That’s when you have the most to give.

Thought of the Week: More Cherished

March 22, 2023 No Comments

No one is more cherished in this world than Someone who lightens the burden of another.

Thought of the Week: Do The Best

March 8, 2023 1 Comment

Do the best you can, That’s the most you can do.

RECIPE: “Brain foods” are neuroprotective, fighting Alzheimer’s by lowering risk and helping to resist cognitive decline. This flavorful dish combines 4 of the best “brain foods”: fish, coconut oil, curry and fenugreek. Enjoy its Indian flair.

Person looking at two signs: Alzheimer's and Dementia

Alzheimer’s & Dementia – Important Differences

August 5, 2026

UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA – VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT:

If you have been confused by the terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s”, or mistakenly thought that they were the same thing, watch this film. Knowing the difference can be essential.

Don’t Tell Me to “Calm Down”!

August 4, 2026

EYE-OPENING TEEPA-CARE VIDEO:

Teepa Snow shows how to “say it right” – and not dish out upsetting words – to people with dementia. Get great tips from a well-known expert in this brilliant presentation.

Most Popular Stories

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.