Few movies and books capture the Alzheimer’s experience like Dr. Lisa Genova’s “Still Alice.” See Lisa describe how “Still Alice” is helping families stay connected while living with Alzheimer’s.
Check out these 5 simple tips for estate planning with dementia. Do they apply to you?
VIDEO: See why the
wonderful Alzheimer’s activities program, “Creative Aging: Dance Like Nobody’s Watching” has been a smash success for people with Alzheimer’s, as well as caregivers.
TALKING TO PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA IS VITAL when getting together. Check out 5 handy communication tips and books.
BRAIN RECIPE: Make your pumpkin-pie a brain-healthy magnesium-pie. Try this “cognitively-correct” dish for dinner.
As little as 1% increase in deep-sleep per year, for people over 60, translates into a 27% decreased risk of dementia.
NEW RESEARCH: A diabetes medication already helping millions, called Jardiance, improves memory, strengthens blood flow, and supports overall brain health in pre- and early Alzheimer’s.
Sharing the story of a person with Alzheimer’s, when their own memory fails, can be a true act of dignity and love. Ryan Nealon sings of the significance of “Telling You All About Her.”
SURVEY: Four in five Americans demand a clear diagnosis of illnesses, even for incurable dementias like Alzheimer’s. Find out why in this eye-opening survey
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MUSIC VIDEO: Deeply beautiful, this song is in support of the courageous people between 29 and 65 with “younger-onset dementia”, also known as early-onset dementia. Close your eyes and listen to this intensely hopeful melody.
A safer Alzheimer’s treatment may be on the horizon — but families still have meaningful choices today.
The smallest act of kindness is worth more than The grandest intention. Oscar Wilde
Many diagnosed patients won’t qualify — here are the
7 medical criteria.
Dr. Richard Taylor has Alzheimer’s and the right attitude!
Swedish researchers find that cholinesterase inhibitors provide cognitive benefits and reduce mortality for up to five years after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. One medication significantly reduced the risk of developing severe dementia.
Researchers find optimistic people contribute to the health of their partners, staving off risk factors leading to Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias and cognitive decline as they grow old together.
Bringing art and creativity into elder care settings helps families reconnect with loved ones who have dementia. In this moving talk, Anne Bastings shares how.
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