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Brain-Healthy Foods to Fight Alzheimer’s

December 22, 2023 1 Comment

VIDEO+TRANSCRIPT: What are the best food sources of lutein, the primary carotenoid antioxidant in the brain?

Leqembi: An Alzheimer’s Drug Worth Rooting For?

November 16, 2023 No Comments

At long last, we finally have a disease-modifying drug for Alzheimer’s. The FDA recently approved a new drug that promises to slow the progression of the disease. Only five Alzheimer’s treatments have been approved by the FDA up until a decade ago, and this is only the second to address the progression of the disease.

The Caregiver’s Perspective on Alzheimer’s

November 9, 2023 No Comments

PBS MOVIE: Caregivers share their diverse experiences of caring for loved ones in the world of dementia.

The 5th Dementia – A Musical Movie

October 31, 2023 No Comments

FULL MOVIE: “The 5th Dementia” is a diverse music band of people with dementia. When the music starts, they are transformed, diving in with no sheet music. Watch powerfully personal stories reveal this inexplicable phenomena.

“SafelyYou” Revolutionizes Fall Prevention in Memory-Care Homes

October 29, 2023 No Comments

“SafelyYou” reduced fall-related emergency room rates by an astounding 80% and falls themselves by 40%. Learn how it saves dementia-care residents from a leading cause of injury and death.

Vegetarian Stroke Risk

October 12, 2023 No Comments

Strokes are a leading cause of Vascular Dementia. Just how much does eating a more plant-based diet lower the risk of having a stroke?

Wives’ Care Partnering Tips

October 5, 2023 No Comments

Two wives caring for their husbands with dementia generously share their experiences and offer caregiving tips to those find themselves in a similar position with a loved one.

Taipei Music School for Dementia

September 28, 2023 No Comments

A first-of-its-kind music school has launched in Taipei, offering free lessons to older adults with dementia and other disabilities.

Husband and Wife Talk Dementia Diagnosis

September 21, 2023 No Comments

Popular British news presenter Alistair Stewart first realized something was wrong when he could not tie his shoelaces, but his wife Sally was way ahead of him. Watch now.

Ketosis and Alzheimer’s: Dr. Cunnane’s Dietary Journey

September 13, 2023 No Comments

Early evidence indicates that ketogenic therapy is a safe and effective treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. Dr. Stephen Cunnane discusses how ketogenic therapies can help.

Saffron Improves Alzheimer’s

July 30, 2026

DIET VIDEO: See the results of a full-blown double-blind randomized trial where saffron was added to a dementia diet.

Man with dementia who got lost at La Guardia Airport

Dad with Alzheimer’s Vanishes at LaGuardia Airport

July 29, 2026

CBS VIDEO: Traveling with Alzheimer’s? 60% of people with Alzheimer’s wander. Miss Dupuy’s dad wandered off at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Learn key lessons from what she described as the worst day of her life. See why her family is suing American Airlines.

People celebrating 25 years of Brookdale Senior Living

Brookdale Senior Living Marks 25 Years

July 28, 2026

Brookdale Senior Living of Russellville marked a significant milestone as they celebrated 25 years at their facility. Community members, local businesses and residents came together to commemorate the occasion.

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.