The Alzheimer’s Dance-Yoga & Exercise Thing
August 13, 2023
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People with dementia are enjoying yoga and dance classes at the Alzheimer’s Association. See why caregivers find the classes “EXTREMELY helpful.”
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Tour the Promise Alzheimer’s Garden
August 11, 2023
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Once a patient enters The Promise Alzheimer’s Garden, they can’t get lost, so they feel independent, yet safe.
Art Gives Fun and Meaning To Alzheimer’s Patients
August 6, 2023
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The brush strokes are precise, the colors vibrant. See a Colorado art program help patients rise above dementia, while the paintings raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association.
Sundowning Care from Sunset ’til Sunrise
July 30, 2023
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For 12 years, a special program called “Dusk ‘Til Dawn” has been successfully fighting sundowning.
How Do Education & Brain Exercise Prevent Alzheimer’s?
July 23, 2023
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Researchers find education and intellectual stimulation appear to activate a genetic program in the brain that promotes resistance to cognitive decline. Find out more.
Good News on the ‘Elderly’ Brain
July 16, 2023
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Did you know? Intellectual abilities are increased in the brain by an average 300% in most people ages 60-80.
Taking a Walk Improves Brain Health
July 9, 2023
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Getting out into the fresh air and taking a walk does good things for your brain and well-being, researchers say.
Alzheimer’s Alphabet Activity
July 2, 2023
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Here’s a good activity caregivers can use easily, contributed by one of our readers. It’s a simple game, great in mid-stage Alzheimer’s.
TheraPaws Brighten Dementia’s Loneliness
June 30, 2023
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Meet Marley, a THERAPAWS therapy dog, helping the elderly that suffer from dementia. See pet therapy at work.
America’s Amazing Alzheimer’s Choir
June 27, 2023
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Once a week, a chorus of people with Alzheimer’s and dementia rehearse side-by-side with their caregivers. The songs they sing are, remarkably, often from memory. Watch the Giving Voice Chorus in action.
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