“Keys Bags Names Words” is a hopeful Alzheimer’s movie. The film portrays stories of young scientists and artists from around the world in, their effort to help those who are affected.
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.
What’s it like having early-onset dementia? Find out today from Jason, who shares his answers with viewers who have asked about his experiences and those of his wife Leslie.
Gary, a former dentist living in a dementia care center, gets confused — and it worries him. See staff “redirect” him and relieve his anxiety.
Can miniature towns make dementia care more humane? Designers of The Hogeweyk dementia village in Netherlands believe so.
Teresa Youngstrom is a registered nurse. She offers a quick tip for caregivers, friends and family when visiting or living with someone with dementia to help smooth the way. Watch now.
Struggling with early onset dementia, Greg Kelly traveled from Australia to Denmark to see what life would be like in a dementia village. He was surprised by what he saw.
TRAILER: Robin Williams and his battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
The Housing Learning and Improvement Network looks at the design process and philosophy behind creating a successful Extra Care scheme.
Meet ElliQ, a friendly little robot companion to brighten the days of older adults who spend most of their time at home.
[Father’s Day is June 15]
POWERFUL, MEANINGFUL, WONDERFUL VIDEO – A son, his father with dementia and the incredible power of love.
MEDICATION VIDEO:
How do you know when Alzheimer’s meds ought to be stopped? Explore the benefits of these medications, such as improved cognition, memory, behavior, lifespan, and the stages they are most effective.
[Father’s Day is June 15]
MUSIC VIDEO: When dad got Alzheimer’s, I was determined he wouldn’t forget me… nor I him. This song is a grand tribute to everyone living and dealing with 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?
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.
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