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Fire Rescues for People Fighting Dementia

January 14, 2025 2 Comments

WATCH FIREFIGHTERS learn how it feels to have dementia and rescue people with Alzheimer’s in an emergency crisis.

Teepa Snow speaking about caregiver stress

How to Ease the Stress of Dementia Care

January 9, 2025 5 Comments

TEEPA VIDEO: THE STRESS of dementia on caregivers is unique. See Teepa Snow shine her special light on what to do about the stress.

How I Feel About My Dementia

January 7, 2025 4 Comments

FILM SHORT: Meet 6 people living fulfilling lives with dementia. This award-winning, true film explores the needs and feelings of real people with dementia.

Agitation and Anxiety in Alzheimer’s

January 6, 2025 No Comments

UCLA CAREGIVER TRAINING VIDEO: Agitation and anxiety create resistance in people with Alzheimer’s and frustration for their caregivers. Learn techniques to solve and resolve these difficult moments.

Dementia Alert: Alzheimer’s a Cold-Weather Danger

January 2, 2025 2 Comments

WEATHER ALERT – 9 WAYS TO STAY SAFE WITH DEMENTIA: People can lose body heat fast. That’s called hypothermia. Big chills and Alzheimer’s are a dangerous combination. Learn 9 ways to stay safe in cold weather.

Trip to the 1940’s Eases Alzheimer’s Symptoms

December 31, 2024 No Comments

Desi has Alzheimer’s. She lives in a dementia facility with a 1940’s “Retro” living room and kitchen. Old-time music helps residents remember bygone days. It’s reminiscence as therapy. See it in action.

Designing Rooms for Dementia

December 30, 2024 No Comments

FREE 32-PAGE BOOK: Dementia design improves the independence of people with dementia. This online book is available at no charge. Learn dozens of clever design tips that can make a world of difference.

Move More! No Exercise for 10 Days Decreases Brain Blood Flow

December 24, 2024 1 Comment

Everyone knows we should exercise. But it’s hard. Sometimes realizing the consequences of not exercising can get us moving. Here’s a bit of really motivating research.

Get to Know Your Brain’s Map

December 23, 2024 No Comments

VIDEO: If you follow the news on Alzheimer’s research and treatment, it helps to know your brain’s basics. Watch Neurologist Tim Rittman explore the brain and how is works.

“Still Alice” Author: 7 Ways to Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk

December 19, 2024 No Comments

RESISTING ALZHEIMER’S VIDEO: “Still Alice” author & neuroscientist Lisa Genova shares the latest science investigating dementia. See promising research on what to do to build an Alzheimer’s-resistant brain.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

Thought of the Week: Loving Deeply

December 30, 2025

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. (Lao Tzu)

Why Bingo Keeps Showing Up in Dementia Research

December 30, 2025

VIDEO+ARTICLE: Multiple studies affirm bingo exercises attention, memory, and social connection all at once. Learn about its small but meaningful role in dementia care—when used the right way.

What is Posterior Cortical Atrophy?

December 30, 2025

Posterior Cortical Atrophy, or PCA, is a specific form of Alzheimer’s that affects the back of the brain.
Author Terry Pratchett was diagnosed with it.

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