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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.

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How Lecanemab Clears Amyloid and Slows Alzheimer’s—even as Tau Spreads

February 5, 2026

New early-onset Alzheimer’s data show that lecanemab can slow functional decline—even while tau continues to spread in the brain. The research helps explain how amyloid-lowering treatments may still preserve daily life, despite the disease’s complexity.

Memory & Amyloid

February 3, 2026

Amyloid is one of the leading culprits behind Alzheimer’s. Scientists know it damages memory by killing brain cells. Now research reveals how amyloid triggers memory loss in perfectly healthy brain cells as well. Learn more about how Alzheimer’s develops.

Taking a Walk Improves Brain Health

February 2, 2026

Getting out into the fresh air and taking a walk does good things for your brain and well-being, researchers say.

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Senior-ER Improves Treatment for Elders

Hospital stays with dementia should focus on elder safety. See a special ER for seniors, equipped with brilliant features that speed comfort and care to this population.

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I Will Remind You

A deep promise to be there for an Alzheimer’s parent, this heartwarming song was written as a tribute to families facing dementia.

Sleep ‘Sweet Spot’ Keeps Brain Sharp

Too much sleep and too little sleep can contribute to cognitive decline, researchers report. Learn more.

Seeing the Same GP Improves Dementia Treatment

People with dementia who were consistently seen by the same General Practitioner (GP) are given fewer medicines and are less likely to be given medicines that can cause problems, according to researchers at University of Exeter. Learn more.