Revealing and contains much that is critical for caregivers to know. Easy to find specific information in this helpful, logical layout. The sections on spiritual needs in dementia are also welcome topics.
BOOK OF THE WEEK: The Editors of Brain Games for Adults put together this book of original picture puzzles. The variety of brain teasers make this a perfect gift for people living with dementia.
Music’s effect on the brain fascinated neurologist Oliver Sacks, MD. His research led him to helping people with Alzheimer’s. Watch this best-selling author share how dementia, without exception, responds to music.
TALKING TO PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA IS VITAL when getting together. Check out 5 handy communication tips and books.
BOOK OF THE WEEK: A story of love, commitment, faith and courage in the face of a catastrophic dementia diagnosis.
BOOK OF THE WEEK: Thoughtful Dementia Care is today’s best book on understanding the dementia experience. An easy-to-read, sensitive portrayal of managing the world of dementia.
Mayo Clinic professionals discuss the essentials of Alzheimer’s in this information-packed video.
After years of research into nutrition and dementia, no single diet has been the focus of as many positive studies as The Mediterranean Diet.
Few movies and books capture the Alzheimer’s experience like Dr. Lisa Genova’s “Still Alice.” See Lisa describe how “Still Alice” is helping families stay connected while living with Alzheimer’s.
A personal diary of a daughter with a medical background that chronicles her journey while caring for her father with Alzheimer’s, and gives the reader the gift of both perspectives, that of a loving daughter and the trained professional.
TEEPA SNOW CARE VIDEO: Vascular dementia poses unique challenges to caregivers. Learn how vascular dementia differs from Alzheimer’s. See how to make life better, both for you and the one for whom you care.
People with dementia deserve dignity and have rights. Where do we draw the line between encouraging personal choices versus following what caregivers think is best? See Dr. Murray Raskin & Dr. Linda Teri offer experienced tips.
Heavy drinkers who have eight or more alcoholic drinks per week have increased risk of brain lesions called hyaline arteriolosclerosis, signs of brain injury that are associated with memory and thinking problems, according to a new study.
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