A new study reveals the power of gardens in helping staff provide good care for dementia. See how gardens offer benefits that are low-cost, drug-free and refreshing to both patient and carer.
Medical students often learn the technical facts of Alzheimer’s without learning about the people. Find out how a new program helps medical students better understand people with dementia — at the art museum.
There’s fresh hope for people with Alzheimer’s in a new music program. It’s called, “B-Sharp”. See why.
See how Sporting Memories Network promotes the well-being of people living with dementia with projects that tap into their prior passion for sports.
See how a pioneer ‘buddy’ program at Northwestern University pairs medical students with Alzheimer’s patients. Watch now.
VIDEO: See why this wonderful Alzheimer’s activities program, “Creative Aging: Dance Like Nobody’s Watching” has been a smash success for people with Alzheimer’s, as well
HEALTH VIDEO + ARTICLE: BRAIN EXERCISE can cut the risk of Alzheimer’s, according to research. See how. Find out about three ways to lower your
MAYO CLINIC VIDEO: Do brain games help those living with Alzheimer’s disease? Dr. Ronald Petersen, director of Mayo Clinic’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center says engaging
VIDEO: Table tennis is a helpful activity for people with Alzheimer’s. See how it combines physical activity with brain exercise, spatial skills and staying social.
DIET: MAGNESIUM appears to do more to maintain brain health, prevent cognitive impairment (CI), and fight Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), than previously thought. Learn how.
Why do so many people with dementia refuse to bathe? 🚿 What can you do? One simple change could make the difference. See tips to help your loved one. Leave a comment sharing what worked for you. It could inspire another caregiver!
Researchers discovered AWE to be a potent predictor of reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines. Can the awe we feel when touched by the beauty of nature, art and spirituality protect us from Alzheimer’s high levels of cytokines?
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!
It looks like a sneeze cannot give anyone Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s abnormal disease proteins do spread from cell-to-cell, they are not “infectious”. Check out the facts.
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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