
Sometimes we need someone… (Thought of the Week)
Sometimes we need someone to simply be there. Not to fix anything, or to do anything in particular, But just to let us feel that

Sometimes we need someone to simply be there. Not to fix anything, or to do anything in particular, But just to let us feel that

MEMORY: In Alzheimer’s, it’s hard to find a way to boost memory. New research has uncovered a big reason why. It seems that over-boosting memory

VIDEO: Aline has Alzheimer’s. Her husband Walt cares for her in the comfort of their home. Share their journey through Stage 5 Alzheimer’s, as Aline

Walking with a friend in the dark is better than Walking alone in the light.

Care partners don’t get paid. It’s not because they’re worthless. It’s because they’re priceless.

DRUG TRIAL VIDEO & ARTICLE: See how the investigational new drug, T3D-959, elicited rapid improvement in cognitive tests in 53% of subjects with Alzheimer’s. Look

VIDEO: Aline Zerrenner was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. Until her memory fades away, her husband Walt cares for his wife of nearly 46 years

BOOK OF THE WEEK – 5 AMAZON STARS This is without a doubt the most important book on dementia care in many years. Dr. Power

The heart that gives, gathers.

The best part of a good man’s life, His little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love.

See the positive memory-impact of your caffeinated “morning routine”. Learn the real effects of coffee on the brain, from Johns Hopkins University.

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. (Mark Twain)

TIPS, INFO + FREE HANDBOOK:
Caring for dementia can cause caregiver burnout, endangering both patient & caregiver. Learn 8 ways to prevent it and better care for yourself. Get a free NIH Caregiver Handbook (104 pages).

SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.

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!
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This site was inspired by my Mom’s autoimmune dementia.
It is a place where we separate out the wheat from the chafe, the important articles & videos from each week’s river of news. Google gets a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia every 7 minutes. That can overwhelm anyone looking for help. This site filters out, focuses on and offers only the best information. It has helped hundreds of thousands of people since it debuted in 2007. Thanks to our many subscribers for your supportive feedback.
The site is dedicated to all those preserving the dignity of the community of people living with dementia.
Peter Berger, Editor