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Remember When

November 19, 2025 No Comments

MUSIC VIDEO: Dedicated to every sweetheart with dementia, to let them know how much they are loved.

4 Meaningful Thanksgiving Tips

November 17, 2025 1 Comment

HOLIDAYS & DEMENTIA: Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness. People with Alzheimer’s need a special touch. See four dementia tips.

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Planning Your Future After a Dementia Diagnosis

November 14, 2025 No Comments

Although it is hard to think beyond “today” after a diagnosis of dementia, it’s really important to look ahead. Taking steps to plan for the future will make “tomorrow” smoother.

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Holiday Hints for Families Living with Alzheimer’s

November 11, 2025 5 Comments

HOLIDAY PREPARINGS: Holiday tips to help caregivers & people with dementia visiting family, friends & neighbors.

Ronald Reagan’s Alzheimer’s Letter: Still Relevant, Still Moving

November 7, 2025 9 Comments

In November 1994, President Reagan hand-wrote this profound message to America, sharing his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. His words broke stigmas and myths. Watch Nancy Reagan describe that moment. Read his magnificent letter.

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

November 6, 2025 No Comments

For Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, spread this video to raise awareness of simple things you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s.

From His Window

November 5, 2025 4 Comments

MUSIC VIDEO: This beautiful song captures a son’s dedication to his father, living in an Alzheimer’s home. Watching from Dad’s window, the gorgeous imagery unfolds into a loving, moving melody.

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What Does Living with Alzheimer’s Feel Like?

October 31, 2025 5 Comments

Few movies and books capture the Alzheimer’s experience like Dr. Lisa Genova’s “Still Alice.” See Lisa describe how “Still Alice” is helping families stay connected while living with Alzheimer’s.

5 Estate Planning Tips for People with Dementia

October 29, 2025 3 Comments

Check out these 5 simple tips for estate planning with dementia. Do they apply to you?

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Dancing with Alzheimer’s Like Nobody’s Watchin’

October 28, 2025 No Comments

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.

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Urine Samples Can Screen Against vCJD Dementia

April 4, 2026

Mad Cow Disease spreads vCJD dementia. In this key study, a non-invasive urine sample test picked it up. Find out how this may stop vCJD in its tracks.

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Virtual Forest Project Calms & Connects in Dementia

April 3, 2026

See how The Virtual Forest Project lifts people with dementia.

Graffiti Helps Alzheimer’s Patients Rediscover Identity

April 2, 2026

Damon McLeese is teaching Alzheimer’s patients to leverage their power to forget, by forgetting to “stay within the lines,” using graffiti. See Damon tell the heartwarming story of his latest collaboration.

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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.