The Alzheimer’s Dance-Yoga & Exercise Thing
August 13, 2023
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People with dementia are enjoying yoga and dance classes at the Alzheimer’s Association. See why caregivers find the classes “EXTREMELY helpful.”
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Tour the Promise Alzheimer’s Garden
August 11, 2023
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Once a patient enters The Promise Alzheimer’s Garden, they can’t get lost, so they feel independent, yet safe.
A Morning Music Lift Lasts All Day in Alzheimer’s
August 6, 2023
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Learn about ‘personalized music for dementia’ and its powerful effect on Alzheimer’s. See the Director of the hit film, ‘Alive Inside’, on the dementia-impact of music.
How Physical Activity Turns Back the Brain’s Clock
August 4, 2023
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The protein BDNF builds synapses in the human brain, nurturing brain cells and fighting off dementia. While there is no artificial way of boosting it, social and cognitive activity can.
Think It’s Dementia? Good Chance It’s Not
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Memory failing? New research shows you may need help, but not for dementia. Memory slips, stress and fatigue are growing in people with healthy memory.
Why Time with Friends Impacts Dementia
July 21, 2023
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SOCIALIZING in your 50s and 60s strongly predicts less dementia later on. Learn why, from new research by University College London. See Ohio State University demonstrate how true it is, from animals to people.
Get a Good Night’s Sleep to Get Rid of Alzheimer’s Plaque
July 7, 2023
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Can something as simple as a good night’s sleep help prevent and even slow down Alzheimer’s?
TheraPaws Brighten Dementia’s Loneliness
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Meet Marley, a THERAPAWS therapy dog, helping the elderly that suffer from dementia. See pet therapy at work.
Beet Juice Increases Blood Flow to the Brain
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DRINKING beet juice can increase blood flow to the brain in older adults. The way beet juice does this holds great potential for combating dementia.
Group Walking Really Fights Dementia
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Walking groups are found to be one of the best and easiest ways to boost health and fight conditions such as dementia.
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