VIDEO: See why the
wonderful Alzheimer's activities program, "Creative Aging: Dance Like Nobody's Watching" has been a smash success for people with Alzheimer’s, as well as caregivers.
DIET: MAGNESIUM appears to do a lot to maintain brain health, prevent cognitive impairment (CI), and fight Alzheimer's. Learn how.
BRAIN RECIPE: Make your pumpkin-pie a brain-healthy magnesium-pie. Try this "cognitively-correct" dish for dinner.
TALKING TO PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA IS VITAL when getting together. Check out 5 handy communication tips and books.
As little as 1% increase in deep-sleep per year, for people over 60, translates into a 27% decreased risk of dementia.
NEW RESEARCH: A diabetes medication already helping millions, called Jardiance, improves memory, strengthens blood flow, and supports overall brain health in pre- and early Alzheimer’s.
Sharing the story of a person with Alzheimer's, when their own memory fails, can be a true act of dignity and love. Ryan Nealon sings of the significance of "Telling You All About Her."
A high-sugar diet causes insulin resistance in the brain, reducing neuronal debris removal. How badly can this increase neurodegeneration risk?
SURVEY: Four in five Americans demand a clear diagnosis of illnesses, even for incurable dementias like Alzheimer's. Find out why in this eye-opening survey
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MUSIC VIDEO: Deeply beautiful, this song is in support of the courageous people between 29 and 65 with "younger-onset dementia", also known as early-onset dementia. Close your eyes and listen to this intensely hopeful melody.
MISDIAGNOSIS? Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is often mistaken for Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. People typically go through 18 months and 3 doctors to get a correct diagnosis. Learn what to do about it.
"WHAT TIME IS IT?" Repetitive questions from dementia trigger frustration and anxiety in caregiver and patient. At a loss as to how to deal with it? Check out these UCLA Health tips.
