Alzheimer’s research from UVA Health suggests that enhanced light sensitivity may contribute to “sundowning” – the worsening of symptoms late in the day.
What’s it like having early-onset dementia? Find out today from Jason, who shares his answers with viewers who have asked about his experiences and those of his wife Leslie.
The future of millions at risk for dementia could change with the use of hearing aids. Learn more.
Gary, a former dentist living in a dementia care center, gets confused — and it worries him. See staff “redirect” him and relieve his anxiety.
Dr. Robert Przybelski has prescribed lecanemab to real-life patients, and discusses his experience prescribing and administering the treatment.
Can miniature towns make dementia care more humane? Designers of The Hogeweyk dementia village in Netherlands believe so.
Now, a third new Alzheimer’s drug expected to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA),. The field of new drugs is beginning to show progress in the fight to slow the disease.
Teresa Youngstrom is a registered nurse. She offers a quick tip for caregivers, friends and family when visiting or living with someone with dementia to help smooth the way. Watch now.
The FDA has approved generic lecanemab (brand name Leqembi®). The new drug can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s. Two top doctors discuss the pros and cons.
Struggling with early onset dementia, Greg Kelly traveled from Australia to Denmark to see what life would be like in a dementia village. He was surprised by what he saw.
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Kimberly Warnick, Certified Dementia Practitioner and Care Navigator
Selling Alzheimer’s books takes time – buyers rarely commit right away. Smart authors plan for the long game, offering gentle, repeated reminders to buy. No tool does this more effectively or simply than the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Weekly Newsletter service. Keep your book—and its message—at the center of your readers’ attention.
SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
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!
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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.
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