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Just to Hold Her Hand

December 15, 2025 2 Comments

A beautiful song on living with Alzheimer’s. (Includes lyrics.) Enjoy.

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Best Alzheimer’s Pills Organizers

December 12, 2025 No Comments

Managing multiple medications can feel overwhelming. The right pill box can turn a daily challenge into a simple routine. We compare Amazon’s best pill organizers for 2025—each designed to meet different needs, from arthritis-friendly lids to monthly systems and automatic dispensers.

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Rivastigmine Alzheimer’s Patch: New Research, Better Comfort

December 11, 2025 No Comments

New studies highlight smoother tolerability, easier routines, and practical safety updates that make the rivastigmine patch an increasingly caregiver-friendly option.

Kidney Health and Alzheimer’s: Why Your Kidneys Matter in Alzheimer’s Biomarker Testing

December 10, 2025 No Comments

What caregivers should know about interpreting Alzheimer’s biomarkers and kidney function.

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Your Social Frailty Index: A New Way to Delay Dementia

December 5, 2025 No Comments

Strengthening social connections may offer a surprising boost to long-term brain health.

Jay Leno’s Heartbreaking Confession About Mavis and Dementia

December 2, 2025 No Comments

What really happens behind closed doors when dementia enters a relationship? 💔 Watch as love and reality collide — this story will move you.

Joyful Holidays Despite Dementia

November 30, 2025 No Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE – CARE TIPS:

This season is filled with family and friends, laughter and reminiscing. Learn ways to prevent dementia’s stress, frustration, and loneliness. Fill the holiday with joy.

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A Big Thanksgiving Laugh from A Little Old Lady

November 26, 2025 2 Comments

FUNNY VIDEO – HAPPY THANKSGIVING: Mary Maxwell, a diminutive “little old lady,” shines a very funny light on the foibles of aging, to the delight of an audience filled with senior-care experts.

Alzheimer’s Legal Checklist: 7 Steps Every Family Needs

November 25, 2025 No Comments

A simple, must-know legal checklist to help families stay protected, prepared, and supported when Alzheimer’s becomes part of life.

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10 Precautions for Celebrating Thanksgiving with Dementia

November 21, 2025 6 Comments

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.

What You Want to Ask Is: What Caused the Dementia?

January 27, 2026

Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia, but it is just one cause. In this short Q & A, watch Stanford Neurologist Dr. Kerchner explain the importance of getting an accurate diagnosis.

Bust the Stigma of Dementia

January 26, 2026

Learn about The Alzheimer’s Society of Canada’s campaign to bust the stigma of dementia.
Discover 6 easy ways you can make a difference.

Washing Away Alzheimer’s via the Glymphatic System

January 26, 2026

The “glymphatic system” removes brain waste. It may be a powerful new target to treat Alzheimer’s. Learn why scientists believe Alzheimer’s may arise when the system is not doing its cleaning properly.

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A Good Night’s Sleep Clears Alzheimer’s Tau

A research study finds when young healthy men had a full, uninterrupted night of rest, their blood levels showed a reduced level of tau, the biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease. The level was higher when they lost just one night of sleep. Learn more.

Alzheimer’s Alphabet Activity

Here’s a good activity caregivers can use easily, contributed by one of our readers. It’s a simple game, great in mid-stage Alzheimer’s.

TheraPaws Brighten Dementia’s Loneliness

Meet Marley, a THERAPAWS therapy dog, helping the elderly that suffer from dementia. See pet therapy at work.

What You Want to Ask Is: What Caused the Dementia?

Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia, but it is just one cause. In this short Q & A, watch Stanford Neurologist Dr. Kerchner explain the importance of getting an accurate diagnosis.