A simple, must-know legal checklist to help families stay protected, prepared, and supported when Alzheimer’s becomes part of life.
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.
MUSIC VIDEO: Dedicated to every sweetheart with dementia, to let them know how much they are loved.
HOLIDAYS & DEMENTIA: Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness. People with Alzheimer’s need a special touch. See four dementia tips.
Although it is hard to think beyond “today” after a diagnosis of dementia, it’s really important to look ahead. Taking steps to plan for the future will make “tomorrow” smoother.
HOLIDAY PREPARINGS: Holiday tips to help caregivers & people with dementia visiting family, friends & neighbors.
In November 1994, President Reagan hand-wrote this profound message to America, sharing his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. His words broke stigmas and myths. Watch Nancy Reagan describe that moment. Read his magnificent letter.
For Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, spread this video to raise awareness of simple things you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s.
MUSIC VIDEO: This beautiful song captures a son’s dedication to his father, living in an Alzheimer’s home. Watching from Dad’s window, the gorgeous imagery unfolds into a loving, moving melody.
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.
A fascinating study in Europe finds that individuals who felt they had memory problems did in fact have measurable cognitive deficits. Scientists analyzed the spinal fluid to measure the levels of biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s.
A diet that combines unsaturated fats with nitrite-rich vegetables, such as olive oil and lettuce, can protect you from hypertension and vascular dementia.
Most of the time, it takes a combination of genetics, bad environment and unhealthy lifestyle to trigger Alzheimer’s. However, one gene called apolipoprotein E (APOE) can make a big difference.
It’s normal to forget things once in a while as the years pass, but how can you tell whether those memory lapses are a sign of something more serious — like Alzheimer’s?
Melvyn Amrine may not have remembered the details of his life since his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, but he sure proved that his love for his wife transcended memory.
A daily cup of tea — and other delicious options — could help you to enjoy better health late in life. Read on to learn more.
Research shows that a blood test now on the market accurately identifies brain amyloid status with a single blood sample. In other words, this blood test can diagnose Alzheimer’s.
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