Do Not Ask Me to Remember
July 23, 2024
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This gorgeous Owen Darnell poem is often referred to as the ‘Alzheimer’s Poem’.
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85 with Dementia? Good Chance It’s HS-AGING, Not Alzheimer’s
July 22, 2024
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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?
2 Women on Alzheimer’s Myths & Facts
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UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER’S: Lisa Genova wrote the Alzheimer’s classic, “Still Alice”. See her discuss myths and facts about Alzheimer’s with leading Alzheimer’s activist Maria Shriver.
Dad with Dementia Sings: VOLARE!
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WONDERFUL SONG+LYRICS:
Dementia-patient Ted McDermott journeys with son Simon, making famously beautiful music together. Get your smile ready and join in.
Sleeping and Loafing in Fighting Dementia
July 12, 2024
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In a set of 3 studies, see how exercise and sleep lowered Alzheimer’s, while sitting around and watching TV resulted in significantly worse brain health.
Hot Weather Safety for Dementia
July 11, 2024
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SAFETY: Too much heat is not safe for anyone. It is even riskier if you have a dementia such as Alzheimer’s. Check out these tips on how to get heat-relief quickly.
4 Youths Connect to Their Elders’ Dementia
July 10, 2024
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COMMUNICATING WITH DEMENTIA – VIDEO: Four teenagers and young adults tell us about their experiences of having a relative with dementia, as well as sharing their insights on keeping connected to that person.
If Dementia Blocks Communication, Use Music and Rhythm
July 5, 2024
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Mid-to-Advanced Dementia diminishes communication and language. Watch Teepa Snow convey how to use rhythm, music and movement when language fails.
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July 4, 2024
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Stand up for caregivers and all the great deeds they do, with the “Caregiver Bill of Rights”!
Sandwiched Between Kids & Alzheimer’s – 5 Tips
July 2, 2024
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“SANDWICH GENERATION CAREGIVERS” live sandwiched between their kids and their Alzheimer’s parent. All the new activity can add to an already hectic schedule. 5 tips can help keep the balance.
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