Thought of the Week: Beautiful Compensation
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It is one of the most beautiful Compensations of this life thatNo man can sincerely try to help anotherWithout helping himself.
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What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s? When to get a professional evaluation.
Big Cup, Little Man: Picking Up the Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s
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SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
85 with Dementia? Good Chance It’s HS-AGING, Not Alzheimer’s
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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?
A Grandchild for One Day Keeps Dementia Away
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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
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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?
October 10, 2023
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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.
Alzheimer’s in 6 Stages – Teepa Snow
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TEEPA CARE VIDEO: Learn about Alzheimer’s 6 stages. Teepa Snow shows what to expect, while keeping the focus on the person for whom you care.
Worried About Alzheimer’s? Virtual Memory Screenings Are Free.
October 5, 2023
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The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is offering virtual memory screenings through its National Memory Screening Program, free. It’s easy to get one.
Put the Kettle On to Head Off Dementia
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A daily cup of tea — and other delicious options — could help you to enjoy better health late in life. Read on to learn more.
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