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Japan’s 3-Question Test Spots Alzheimer’s

November 24, 2024 No Comments

Japanese researchers develop a simple test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s quickly, easily, with 83% accuracy.

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Magnesium-Rich Pumpkin Pie

November 22, 2024 1 Comment

THANKSGIVING BRAIN RECIPE: Make your pumpkin-pie a brain-healthy magnesium-pie. Try this “cognitively-correct” dish for dinner.

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10 Precautions for Celebrating Thanksgiving with Dementia

November 19, 2024 No Comments

HOLIDAY TIPS: Getting together for a holiday meal can cause a person with Alzheimer’s confusion and anxiety. Get 10 tips to make the holiday more easy and pleasurable.

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. (Winston Churchill)

Thought of the Week: Make a Life

November 19, 2024 1 Comment

We make a living by what we get, but We make a life by what we give. (Click for more inspirational Posters & Cards)

Thought: November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

November 18, 2024 No Comments

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Share this to show your support.

Wandering Prevention Preparations

November 18, 2024 No Comments

15 TIPS on how to limit wandering and prevent a person with dementia from becoming lost. (60% of people with dementia will wander off at some point.)

Lady with dementia in a program called "Soundtrack of Our Lives"

Music Always Lifts, Despite Dementia

November 17, 2024 1 Comment

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Even in dementia, the power of music speaks to our souls. Watch how this power made a news anchor cry. Learn about new research that shows this to be always true.

When Ted Sings, Millions Listen, Alzheimer’s & All

November 17, 2024 No Comments

MUSIC: Famously known as the Songaminute Man, Ted is living with dementia, even as he enjoys singing on. Watch this wonderful sampling of his songs, along with a one-of-a-kind interview on BBC’s “The One Show”.

10 Precautions for Celebrating Thanksgiving with Dementia

November 17, 2024 6 Comments

HOLIDAY TIPS: Getting together for a holiday meal can cause a person with Alzheimer’s confusion and anxiety. Get 10 tips to make the holiday more easy and pleasurable.

Person with dementia and partner on door step

Catching Up to America: Europe Recommends Leqembi® for Alzheimer’s

November 17, 2024 No Comments

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommended approving Leqembi® (generic lecanemab) for Alzheimer’s. Originally skeptics, learn how the “Clarity AD” trial helped change their mind.

Mother and daughter with quote: "There is a special joy that comes when you do something just to be kind."

Thought of the Week: Special Joy

May 11, 2025

Mother and daughter with quote: “There is a special joy that comes when you do something just to be kind.”

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NRTIs Have Potential to Prevent a Million Cases of Alzheimer’s Every Year

May 11, 2025

The drugs, called NRTIs, have the potential to prevent a million cases of Alzheimer’s every year, the researchers believe.

Teepa: Mother’s Day Recommended Activities

May 11, 2025

TEEPA SNOW MOTHERS’ DAY TIPS: Check out these Alzheimer’s care tips for USA’s Mothers’ Day, compiled by Dementia-specialist Teepa Snow and Senior Helpers.