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New Treatment for Chorea from Huntington’s Dementia

November 8, 2023 No Comments

Join HDSA for a research webinar, discussing the new FDA-approved medication for treatment of chorea associated with HD in adults.

Alzheimer’s & The Power of Music

November 7, 2023 4 Comments

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.

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5 Communication Tips for Dementia Caregivers

November 6, 2023 1 Comment

TALKING TO PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA IS VITAL when getting together. Check out 5 handy communication tips and books.

Amyloid PET Scan Coverage Approved at Last

November 5, 2023 1 Comment

Amyloid Scans diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s, at a hefty price. 11 years after FDA approval, Medicare can finally help.

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Urine Samples Can Screen Against vCJD Dementia

November 2, 2023 No Comments

Mad Cow Disease spreads vCJD dementia. In this key study, a non-invasive urine sample test picked it up. Find out how this may stop vCJD in its tracks.

A Bit of Sleep Prevents a Lot of Dementia

November 2, 2023 1 Comment

As little as 1% increase in deep-sleep per year, for people over 60, translates into a 27% decreased risk of dementia.

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Redesigning a Home for Dementia Care

November 1, 2023 13 Comments

DESIGN: See this video packed with great examples of home design for dementia. These insights can make a world of difference.

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

November 1, 2023 No Comments

For Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, spread this video to raise awareness of simple things you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s.

Thought of the Week: Kindness Heals, Reassures

October 31, 2023 1 Comment

In the most difficult moments, Kindness heals and reassures.

The 5th Dementia – A Musical Movie

October 31, 2023 No Comments

FULL MOVIE: “The 5th Dementia” is a diverse music band of people with dementia. When the music starts, they are transformed, diving in with no sheet music. Watch powerfully personal stories reveal this inexplicable phenomena.

How I Feel About My Dementia

January 7, 2025

FILM SHORT: Meet 6 people living fulfilling lives with dementia. This award-winning, true film explores the needs and feelings of real people with dementia.

Verilux Happylight Therapy Lamp

January 6, 2025

In dementia, quality light improves mood, awareness and vision. Therapeutic lamps go further, reducing Alzheimer’s agitation, getting sleep cycles on schedule and easing depression. See the benefits.

The Dementia-Friendly Neighborhood

January 5, 2025

Becoming more friendly to people with dementia is so crucial. See how “The Dementia Friends” initiative revolutionized an entire community to rally around its members with dementia.

Most Popular Stories

85 with Dementia? Good Chance It’s HS-AGING, Not Alzheimer’s

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?

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A Grandchild for One Day Keeps Dementia Away

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?

“I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” By Dad with Dementia & Son

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!

Is Alzheimer’s Catchy?

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.