INSPIRING: Former University of Denver Chancellor Rebecca Chopp was at a loss when her doctor told her to “live with joy” after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Pushing back against the hopelessness, she began pursuing a daily regimen of vigorous exercise, strict diet, intellectual and social engagement — all of which are giving her more time and more life.
The EMA has announced its schedule for reviewing the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi (lecanemab) for use in Europe. Meanwhile, the U.S. FDA, which already approved the drug, is moving ahead with a new version that doses Leqembi in a better, more convenient fashion for those taking the drug over the long run.
What is person-centred dementia-care? See how professional and family caregivers should apply it daily, when caring for people living with dementia.
Watch Teepa show ways of approaching people with Alzheimer’s. Teepa is the best of all the recognized experts on caring for dementia patients.
A new study relating to dementia-care finds that robot use is associated with increased employment and employee retention, improved productivity and a higher quality of care.
Becoming more friendly to people with dementia is so crucial. See how “The Dementia Friends” initiative revolutionized an entire community to rally around its members with dementia.
As long as you’re awake, take comfort in knowing that it is simply not possible to lose your memory completely. Learn about different types of memory, what types are affected by memory loss and which types are protected.
The memory of a 102-year-old woman with dementia is triggered by playing a piano every day. And boy does she play, changing the lives of all around her!
THE SEVEN STAGES OF ALZHEIMER’S are helpful in finding the words to discuss Alzheimer’s. Caregivers find them particularly useful in support groups, as well as in conversations with doctors, family and care professionals.
Grace Sun uses her free time to play piano for seniors with Alzheimer’s. More than 100 musicians have joined her movement. See their impact.
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?
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!
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.
TEEPA CARE VIDEO: Learn about Alzheimer’s 6 stages. Teepa Snow shows what to expect, while keeping the focus on the person for whom you care.
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