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Thought of the Week: Love Grows

August 8, 2023 No Comments

Love grows by giving.The love we give is the only love we keep.

Art Gives Fun and Meaning To Alzheimer’s Patients

August 6, 2023 No Comments

The brush strokes are precise, the colors vibrant. See a Colorado art program help patients rise above dementia, while the paintings raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association.

A Morning Music Lift Lasts All Day in Alzheimer’s

August 6, 2023 1 Comment

Learn about ‘personalized music for dementia’ and its powerful effect on Alzheimer’s. See the Director of the hit film, ‘Alive Inside’, on the dementia-impact of music.

How Physical Activity Turns Back the Brain’s Clock

August 4, 2023 2 Comments

The protein BDNF builds synapses in the human brain, nurturing brain cells and fighting off dementia. While there is no artificial way of boosting it, social and cognitive activity can.

Poor Memory + Slow Walking = Dementia?

August 3, 2023 No Comments

People may not have easy access to sophisticated, expensive dementia tests. A simple test from Einstein Medicine uses a stopwatch and a few questions to determine one’s risk of dementia. The potential payoff could be tremendous for individuals, their families and society.

Cuddly Robotic Pet Boosts Mood in Dementia

August 2, 2023 No Comments

Researchers in Florida find that robotic pet cats improve mood, behavior and cognition in older adults with mild to moderate dementia. Find out more.

Citalopram Fights Agitation in Alzheimer’s

August 2, 2023 1 Comment

The antidepressant drug citalopram, also sold under the brand names Celexa and Cipramil, significantly relieves agitation in Alzheimer’s. Learn about the benefits and side-effects.

OKLAHOMA! Belted Out by Dad with Dementia & Son

August 1, 2023 No Comments

Here’s Teddy Mac and his son Simon singing Oklahoma – one of his showstoppers – from a few years ago.

Eating More Ketones May Fight Alzheimer’s

July 31, 2023 No Comments

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.

Sundowning Care from Sunset ’til Sunrise

July 30, 2023 No Comments

For 12 years, a special program called “Dusk ‘Til Dawn” has been successfully fighting sundowning.

A senior woman using a treadmill at the gym, focusing on fitness and wellbeing.

Each Treadmill Minute = Even Better Memory 25 Years Later

March 13, 2025

In an extensive 25-year study, researchers found people who stayed on treadmills longer tended to score higher on memory tests. Study participants recalled more words correctly on a memory test for every additional minute they ran.
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Dad with Dementia Sings “Lonely is the Man Without Love”

March 12, 2025

EXTRAORDINARY MUSIC VIDEO: Ted McDermott, The Song-A-Minute Man, was diagnosed with dementia. His son, Simon, wasn’t going to let that stop his Dad. He understood how music reaches our deepest selves and has journeyed with his Dad and their dashcam to make beautiful music together. Get your widest smile ready and watch them in action.

Vascular Dementia 101

March 11, 2025

EXCEPTIONAL VASCULAR DEMENTIA VIDEO ANIMATION: Vascular deterioration in brains affects nearly everyone by 70. Aging arteries can trigger Vascular Dementia, or Vascular Cognitive Impairment. See the basics on its causes. Learn some tips on how to prevent it.

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