
All the Dancing Birds
BOOK OF THE WEEK: This book is unique in that it is written (beautifully and lyrically) from the viewpoint of Lillie Claire, a woman diagnosed

BOOK OF THE WEEK: This book is unique in that it is written (beautifully and lyrically) from the viewpoint of Lillie Claire, a woman diagnosed

VIDEO: Taking the concept of a dementia village to the next level, Whare Aroha CARE is putting into place their new “CARE Village” at Ngongotaha,

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

Namzaric is a combination of the two most popular drugs for Alzheimer’s. Two new doses have been added, bringing the total to four. Find out

MEMORY: In Alzheimer’s, it’s hard to find a way to boost memory. New research has uncovered a big reason why. It seems that over-boosting memory

BOOK OF THE WEEK – 5 AMAZON STARS This is without a doubt the most important book on dementia care in many years. Dr. Power

VIDEO, ARTICLE, BOOK, FORWARD: When restaurateur, TV host and model B. Smith was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, she became a public face in fighting the disease.

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: 6 button remote-controls are much easier to use than confusing fifty-button remote-controls. One dementia-caregiver commented, “Easy to set up with Mom’s

BOOK OF THE WEEK: Explores different types of dementia, tips on alternative types of care, caregiver stresses, how testing is done, legal problems, and creative

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Screen legend Kirk Douglas celebrated his 99th birthday. Instead of receiving gifts, he used the occasion to give one — $15 million

Senior brain health is topping national agendas around the world. Find out how screenings help enhance brain health for the 70+ crowd.

QUICK HEALTH VIDEO: You CAN reduce risk of Alzheimer’s. Learn 4 ways to improve your brain and maintain long-term health. Numerous studies show you really can do something about dementia.

“It is exciting to see efficacy of potential new drugs for Dementia with Lewy Bodies, the most common dementia after Alzheimer’s. It is a huge area of unmet need,” said Dr. Marwan Sabbagh.

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?

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!

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.

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.
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