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100 Ways to Live Well with Alzheimer’s

January 28, 2025 No Comments

SEMINAR VIDEO: Watch Dr. Terry Barclay share his passion: To help patients and families thrive – not just survive – when living with Alzheimer’s.

Courage is being afraid but going on anyhow.

Thought of the Week: Courage Is

January 27, 2025 No Comments

Courage is being afraid,But going on anyhow.

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6 Tips to Prepare Elders Against Disasters

January 27, 2025 No Comments

EMERGENCY INFOGRAPH: People with dementia are especially vulnerable in natural disasters and extreme weather. Share this infographic of 6 things you can do to prepare against unexpected conditions.

How to Give Person-Centered Dementia Care

January 26, 2025 No Comments

What is person-centred dementia-care? See how professional and family caregivers should apply it daily, when caring for people living with dementia.

A better sleep may not be the best sleep.

Does Ambien Clutter the Brain with Alzheimer’s Plaque?

January 26, 2025 1 Comment

Ambien (Zolpidem), a sleeping pill, was studied to see its effects on the brain. Learn to think twice before reaching for a sleeping pill – while you can still think clearly.

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What It Take to be an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

January 25, 2025 1 Comment

This is what it takes To be an Alzheimer’s caregiver.

Slow-Wave Sleep Halts Alzheimer’s Build-Up in the Brain

January 24, 2025 1 Comment

See Harvard Alzheimer’s expert Dr. Rudy Tanzi and Deepak Chopra explore cutting edge research and insights on sleep’s capacity to prevent Alzheimer’s.

Seatbelt Grabber

January 23, 2025 No Comments

Shoulder issues? Mobility limits? This durable little device helps more than one can imagine when reaching for a seat belt!

How to Prepare for Bad Weather with Dementia

January 22, 2025 No Comments

INFO + CHECKLISTS: Dementia demands preparation. When bad weather strikes, be ready. This post includes checklists to help you prepare, tips on how to ride it out, plus ways to get back on your feet in the aftermath.

5 Alzheimer’s Blood Tests

January 21, 2025 No Comments

Newer blood tests accurately predict Alzheimer’s. This opens the door to earlier detection and treatment. Be cautious: only taking these tests with guidance from a medical expert.

At-home Smell Test Detects Alzheimer’s Risk

March 28, 2025

A fascinating Smell-Test developed at Mass General Brigham may help determine your risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

Art Tours for Alzheimer’s

March 27, 2025

ALZHEIMER’S & ART – VIDEO: Art helps people with Alzheimer’s enjoy the moment. The “Contemporary Journeys” program shows, it’s a life that can still offer both great joy and meaningful experiences – through the power of art. Kate McDonald of Twin Cities PBS in Minneapolis reports.

Bill Gates: “Data could hold the key to stopping Alzheimer’s”

March 26, 2025

The good news is that a new initiative called ADDI is pooling research data to accelerate curing Alzheimer’s. Watch Bill Gates on the Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative.

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?

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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.