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.
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For My Alzheimer’s Mum, We Made a Supermarket at Home
July 9, 2023
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See joy shine in Mum, 87, despite Alzheimer’s, as her family transforms their home into Mum’s supermarket, stocked with grocery favorites.
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.
The Alzheimer’s “Man-Shed”
June 25, 2023
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The incredible “Alzheimer’s Shed” offers productive activities to men in the early stages of dementia, as well as male caregivers. It is run by Alzheimer’s Australia NSW, in conjunction with the Australian Men’s Shed Association. See how “Shed” activities reduce social isolation, while helping people make a meaningful difference in their communities and to themselves.
Off-The-Shelf Technologies That Assist People with Dementia
June 18, 2023
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There are myriad technologies that can be helpful in making life easier for people with dementia. Learn more.
Giving-Voice-Chorus Sings Alzheimer’s Away
June 6, 2023
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Watch the huge “Giving Voice Chorus” come alive and rise above Alzheimer’s. Get inspired by the music that Alzheimer’s can’t shake.
Going Out with Alzheimer’s
June 2, 2023
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People with mild Alzheimer’s often enjoy places they enjoyed in the past – a favorite restaurant, parade, park, shopping mall, swimming pool, museum, or theater. It is good to keep going and it is smart to plan ahead. Learn how.
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