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Wandering Prevention Preparations

November 18, 2024 No Comments

15 TIPS on how to limit wandering and prevent a person with dementia from becoming lost. (60% of people with dementia will wander off at some point.)

When Ted Sings, Millions Listen, Alzheimer’s & All

November 17, 2024 1 Comment

MUSIC: Famously known as the Songaminute Man, Ted is living with dementia, even as he enjoys singing on. Watch this wonderful sampling of his songs, along with a one-of-a-kind interview on BBC’s “The One Show”.

President Ronald and Nancy Reagan in the White House

Nancy Reagan’s Impact on Fighting Alzheimer’s

November 13, 2024 No Comments

VIDEO: President Ronald Reagan’s family raised the bar of Alzheimer’s awareness. Watch Nancy Reagan talk about it to the Republican National Convention. See Democratic President Obama with Nancy, describing her impact on the fight to end Alzheimer’s.

You Will Always Be My Girls

November 6, 2024 No Comments

MUSIC VIDEO: Super Bowl Champ Ben Utecht got CTE Dementia at the age of 29. See his song and read how he asks Congress to tackle dementia.

Which Type of Dementia Does She Have?

November 5, 2024 2 Comments

There are over 80 types of dementia besides Alzheimer’s. Teepa Snow, dementia expert, explains why knowing the right type is so important and why so few people with dementia really do.

How to Travel with Alzheimer’s

October 31, 2024 10 Comments

TRIP TIPS: Taking a loved one with Alzheimer’s on a trip is a challenge. Traveling can make them worried and confused. Think ahead. Here are some tips to help.

SAGE Pen & Paper Alzheimer’s Test

October 30, 2024 8 Comments

DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE:

Problems with memory or thinking? Check out this simple, written exam from Ohio State University Medical Center. Find out what made this outstanding test go viral.

Care-Partner Journal for Alzheimer’s & Dementia

October 30, 2024 No Comments

Print this free 10-page booklet. Brookdale Care Programs offers helpful hints, practical suggestions, checklists and tables to ease your journey as dementia-care-partners.

Music, Poetry, Prayer, Rhythm – Use The Gifts They Still Have

October 25, 2024 No Comments

TEEPA CARE VIDEO: In dementia, why focus on what people lose? Focus on what they have. Teepa shows how to make the most from their abilities.

Julianne Moore portraying a professor with Alzheimer's in "Still Alice"

Juliane Moore, Dr. Sano Unveil Alzheimer’s in “Still Alice”

October 23, 2024 1 Comment

BACKSTAGE: See how Dr. Mary Sano, Director of Alzheimer’s Research at Mount Sinai Medicine, advised Julianne Moore behind-the-scenes in this emotionally deep movie.

Selective Focus Photography of Man Preparing Food Beside Smiling Women and Kids

10 Precautions for Celebrating Thanksgiving with Dementia

November 21, 2025

HOLIDAY TIPS: Getting together for a holiday meal can cause a person with Alzheimer’s confusion and anxiety. Get 10 tips to make the holiday more easy and pleasurable.

6 Brain-Boosting Foods + 3 Smart Nutrition Habits to Reduce Alzheimer’s Impact

November 20, 2025

A growing body of research shows that what we eat can make a real difference in how the brain ages. Discover the everyday foods that strengthen memory, support cognition, and help reduce the impact of Alzheimer’s — starting with simple choices you can make today.