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.
CNN VIDEO: An Alzheimer’s brain comes with two culprits: tangles of tau protein and plaque made of amyloid. Yesterday’s research focused on getting rid of amyloid. See how today’s new, cutting edge research is targeting tau, too.
4 tips to improve communication with a loved one who has a dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis. These tips foster understanding and create a calm, supportive environment. Watch and learn how to navigate challenging moments with care and compassion.
CBS VIDEO – MUSIC & SONG: One program is giving people living with Alzheimer’s a new and joyous way to step back into life, by literally giving voice to both patients and their caregivers. Dr. Jonathan LaPook reports.
DIAGNOSIS VIDEO: Recognize the 10 early signs of dementia. Watch this engaging, clear presentation by Dementia Care Trainer Teepa Snow.
DEMENTIA TEST + INSTRUCTIONS:
The RUDAS Dementia Test is brief, effective and free. It works well for most people. (It performs even better than other quick tests for people with cultural barriers, low education levels, or when English is not one’s first language.)
BETTER MOOD: In dementia, the brain loses abilities. This changes personality and behavior. Use this tip sheet’s suggestions to better understand, cope and manage the changes.
Easy golfing is great for people with dementia. It offers opportunities to socialize and be active, without memory or athletic constraints. See how one club integrated golf into the routine of a family living with dementia. Learn about an easy-to-set-up indoor/outdoor home golfing kit.
HOME DESIGN: Use this safety checklist for living at home with dementia. It can alert you to potential hazards.
THE TODAY SHOW takes a look at Julianne Moore’s performance as Alice, a Harvard professor diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The movie earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
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.
New evidence suggests genetics—not geography—may explain why Leqembi causes fewer ARIA brain side effects in parts of Asia, and what that means for families everywhere.
NEW YEAR’S VIDEO & ARTICLE: New Year’s Eve can still be a fun, enjoyable experience for loved ones with dementia. It’s a perfect moment to reflect on past moments that warmed the soul.
Learn how reminiscing makes for a great activity.
Researchers in Florida find that robotic pet cats improve mood, behavior and cognition in older adults with mild to moderate dementia. Find out more.
Ketone-rich diets increase the SIRT3 protein that protects neurons from death during the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. But how does it work? Find out more.
Memory failing? New research shows you may need help, but not for dementia. Memory slips, stress and fatigue are growing in people with healthy memory.
People worry about becoming forgetful. Is it the first sign of Alzheimer’s or just the passing years? After all, forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. Check out these quick ways to tell the difference.
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