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Good Light Lightens Alzheimer’s

August 12, 2025 4 Comments

Lighting affects how people feel. The right light reduces agitation and improves mood in people with dementia.

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August 10, 2025 No Comments

Superstar Elvis Costello sings about his grandmother’s Alzheimer’s and the tapestry of her full, rich life. Co-authored with Paul McCartney, it reached #1 on Billboard.

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If You’re Worried You Have Alzheimer’s, You Probably Don’t

August 8, 2025 1 Comment

FORGOT where you put those keys again? Worried about it? The good news is, though you may have a problem, it’s probably not Alzheimer’s. A real warning sign of Alzheimer’s is “anosognosia”. That’s when you forget and are not aware of it, while other people are. Learn more about what causes memory problems and how to better understand what you see.

Handling Hallucinations in Alzheimer’s Dementia

August 6, 2025 1 Comment

A person with dementia can experience hallucinations when the regions of the brain responsible for interpreting sights and sounds are affected. Here are ways to deal with it.

Hot Weather Safety for Dementia

July 29, 2025 1 Comment

SAFETY: Too much heat is not safe for anyone. It is even riskier if you have a dementia such as Alzheimer’s. Check out these tips on how to get heat-relief quickly.

Explaining Alzheimer’s to Young Children: A Compassionate Guide

July 28, 2025 1 Comment

Explaining Alzheimer’s to young children can be a daunting task. Here are 10 easy suggestions for explaining Alzheimer’s to young children.

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5 Studies: Heat Therapies Shield Your Mind Against Dementia

July 27, 2025 10 Comments

HEALTH (VIDEO + ARTICLE):
We show you the science of multiple studies that sound almost too good to be true. Hot tubs proved protective in the USA while saunas
lowered Alzheimer’s risk 65% in a 20-year Finnish study. Learn more.

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Sundowning Care from Sunset ’til Sunrise

July 25, 2025 No Comments

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

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Getting In & Out of Cars with Dementia

July 20, 2025 No Comments

Getting in and out of a car’s passenger seat may not be simple, once dementia sets in. Learn the skills needed.

Sure It’s Alzheimer’s? Insights into Lewy Body Dementia

July 18, 2025 6 Comments

Lewy Body dementia is the 2nd most common form of dementia. See
experts at America’s top medical center, The Mayo Clinic, improving the lives of people who struggle with it.

This is an image, magnified a million times, of amyloid fibril, the type of protein structures that are formed in Alzheimer's. (Credit: Dr. Tuomas Knowles)

7 Steps to Alzheimer’s

January 25, 2026

Plaques are the best-known Alzheimer’s culprit. Cambridge scientists have figured out the 7 steps to forming these plaques. Find out how targeting the formation of these “oligomers” may hold the key to a cure.

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Energetic Lifestyle Builds Brains by 5%

January 24, 2026

UCLA researchers found active people build 5% more gray matter in their brain. See how this prevents Alzheimer’s.

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Free Dementia Screening Test (2 Minutes)

January 23, 2026

WellnessCheck is a brief, friendly assessment, designed to help you understand your current cognitive wellness. It takes about 3 minutes and covers memory, mood, and focus.

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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.