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Audience listening to Alice speak on her Alzheimer's

Still Alice’s Extraordinary Speech

July 18, 2026 1 Comment

Alice gives the Alzheimer’s speech of a lifetime, filled with sharing, hope and inspiration.

10 Tips on Money & Dementia

July 17, 2026 4 Comments

Top tips for a person with dementia Top tips for caregivers managing the money of a person with dementia

Staff of "Restaurant of Mistaken Orders"

The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders

July 16, 2026 1 Comment

Watch a story about an unusual restaurant in Japan, which serves a wonderful lesson in dementia along with delicious food.

Person describing an Alzheimer's "Man-Shed"

“Alzheimer’s Sheds” offer productive activities in early-stage dementia. See one run by Alzheimer’s Australia NSW and the Australian Men’s Shed Association. See it reduce social isolation, while contributing to the community.

Get a Good Night’s Sleep to Get Rid of Alzheimer’s Plaque

July 14, 2026 2 Comments

Can something as simple as a good night’s sleep help prevent and even slow down Alzheimer’s?

Giving-Voice-Chorus Sings Alzheimer’s Away

July 13, 2026 No Comments

Watch the huge “Giving Voice Chorus” come alive and rise above Alzheimer’s. Get inspired by the music that Alzheimer’s can’t shake.

Teepa Snow explaining brain changes in dementia

What to Expect from Dementia’s Brain Changes

July 12, 2026 3 Comments

TEEPA CARE VIDEO:

Teepa Snow explains what to expect as dementia takes over the brain. Learn how our fascinating brains work and affect our behavior.

Good Mood Ups Elderly Cognition

July 11, 2026 No Comments

Can a happier frame of mind help overcome aging’s cognitive decline? Ohio State University scientists share meaningful insights from their study.

Dementia 101 in 101 Seconds

July 10, 2026 3 Comments

VIDEO:

Understand dementia better. Get helpful insights and key facts.

Less Sugar, More Memory

July 9, 2026 1 Comment

DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE: Healthy? Normal blood sugar? No diabetes? Even so, find out how the more sugar you eat, the less memory you get.

What They Had

August 8, 2026

“What They Had” is a hit film centering on a colorful family, pulling together to rise above Alzheimer’s. Heartbreaking but funny, see scenes from this uplifting motion picture.

Chit Chat Vs. Conversation in Dementia

August 7, 2026

Teepa shows how to make the most from the ability to communicate with dementia. Watch now.

Dr. Robert Waldinger speaking on brain research

Good Relationships Protect Our Brains

August 6, 2026

HEALTH VIDEO (TED TALK): What keeps brains healthy and minds happy? Dr. Robert Waldinger is directing a rare study, in its 75th year, to find out. Watch him share 3 lessons learned. See good science verify practical wisdom on healthy living.

Most Popular Stories

85 with Dementia? Good Chance It’s HS-AGING, Not Alzheimer’s

Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?

Grandmother in black and white striped shirt hugging girl in black and white striped shirt

A Grandchild for One Day Keeps Dementia Away

An intriguing study of 120 grandmothers might surprise you. Doctors know socially engaged people have better cognition and less dementia. But can a person get too much of a good thing? What’s the right balance?

“I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” By Dad with Dementia & Son

Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!

Is Alzheimer’s Catchy?

It looks like a sneeze cannot give anyone Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s abnormal disease proteins do spread from cell-to-cell, they are not “infectious”. Check out the facts.