The “B-Sharp Program” Treats Alzheimer’s with Music
April 18, 2023
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There’s fresh hope for people with Alzheimer’s in a new music program. It’s called, “B-Sharp”. See why.
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Activities are a cornerstone to dementia health. Watch now for some great tips on how to keep people with Alzheimer’s engaged.
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April 13, 2023
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Got enough sunshine? Learn how sunshine seems to offer a bright, simple way to lower your risk of dementia.
Power Of Music On The Brain | Dementia & Parkinson’s
April 11, 2023
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If toward the end of your life your mind was fading away, would your favorite songs help bring your memories back?
Sport Memories Engage, Socialize & Raise Awareness
April 6, 2023
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See how Sporting Memories Network promotes the well-being of people living with dementia with projects that tap into their prior passion for sports.
Ketogenic Diet Clears Plaque, Improves Brain Blood Flow
March 19, 2023
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In the lab, the Ketogenic Diet increased cerebral blood flow, improved the gut microbiome, lowered glucose as well as weight, and boosted the brain’s process that clears Alzheimer’s amyloid-beta plaque. Learn more.
The Making of Alive Inside (A TED Talk on Music & Dementia)
March 11, 2023
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What’s behind Michael Rossato-Bennett’s stirring documentary on music’s affect on dementia? See why this film has been a success in the battle against Alzheimer’s.
“Alive Inside”
March 7, 2023
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The help-dementia-with-music movie, “Alive Inside”, tells the story of social worker Dan Cohen’s crusade to help Alzheimer’s patients reclaim their most precious musical memories. Watch Bill Newcott interview the makers of the film.
Music Awakens Memories in Alzheimer’s
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ABC News interviews Dan Cohen, the founder of Music and Memory. See how donated iPods can battle dementia via personalized playlists.
Do You Know What My Name Is?
February 24, 2023
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“Do You Know What My Name Is?” produced by Sendai Television Inc., depicts an emotional real life drama of how a “dementia improvement program” was implemented in Ohio.
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