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.
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Nonconformists are Better Protected Against Alzheimer’s
August 9, 2023
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Swiss researchers find that people with certain personality traits are protected against Alzheimer’s disease, including those who are less agreeable, had natural curiosity, and were nonconformists. Find out why.
Aphasia: Word Jumbles in Alzheimer’s
August 9, 2023
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Aphasia affects a person’s ability to communicate. It affects language functions, such as speaking, understanding what others say, and naming common objects. Learn its causes, types and a few tips.
I’m Not Gonna Miss You
August 8, 2023
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This video is a tribute to superstar Glen Campbell. See him share the Alzheimer’s journey with his intensely beautifully Alzheimer’s song.
Thought of the Week: Love Grows
August 8, 2023
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Love grows by giving.The love we give is the only love we keep.
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.
Art Gives Fun and Meaning To Alzheimer’s Patients
August 6, 2023
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The brush strokes are precise, the colors vibrant. See a Colorado art program help patients rise above dementia, while the paintings raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association.
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.
Poor Memory + Slow Walking = Dementia?
August 3, 2023
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People may not have easy access to sophisticated, expensive dementia tests. A simple test from Einstein Medicine uses a stopwatch and a few questions to determine one’s risk of dementia. The potential payoff could be tremendous for individuals, their families and society.
Citalopram Fights Agitation in Alzheimer’s
August 2, 2023
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The antidepressant drug citalopram, also sold under the brand names Celexa and Cipramil, significantly relieves agitation in Alzheimer’s. Learn about the benefits and side-effects.
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