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Sometimes They Can & Sometimes They Can’t

October 7, 2016 No Comments

What is Dementia?It’s a chemical AND structural change in the brain.So… sometimes they can & sometimes they can’t.

Thought of the Week: How Far You Go

March 15, 2015 No Comments

How far you go in life depends on your being Tender with the young, Compassionate with the aged, Sympathetic with the striving and Tolerant of

Alzheimer’s Misdiagnosis # 5: Lyme Disease

May 27, 2026

DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE:

Country music legend Kris Kristofferson Alzheimer’s misdiagnosis ruined his career. Turned out he had Lyme disease. Learn about his remarkable recovery and the signs to look for.

Sweet Dreams Decrease Dementia

May 26, 2026

VIDEO + ARTICLE: People who get more REM sleep get less dementia. REM sleep is when dreaming occurs. Learn about the stages of sleep and their dementia links.

Aphasia in Dementia: Word Jumbles

May 25, 2026

Aphasia affects a person’s ability to communicate. It affects language functions, such as speaking, understanding what others say, and naming common objects. Learn its causes, types and a few tips.

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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.