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Don’t Say Goodbye, Say Hello!

August 25, 2023 3 Comments

Dr. Richard Taylor has Alzheimer’s and the right attitude!

Advantages of Diagnosing Alzheimer’s as Soon as Possible

August 24, 2023 3 Comments

When memory and thinking seem a little off, people tend to avoid getting a diagnosis. Yet early diagnosis allows for early benefits. These include better planning, treatment and therapy. Learn more about the advantages revealed in an important study.

What is Vascular Dementia?

August 23, 2023 4 Comments

Vascular dementia is one of the 3 leading causes of dementia. When it appears together with Alzheimer’s, as it often does, it is called “Mixed dementia”. Learn what causes it and how to identify different types.

Common Alzheimer’s Medications Slow Cognitive Decline

August 23, 2023 No Comments

Swedish researchers find that cholinesterase inhibitors provide cognitive benefits and reduce mortality for up to five years after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. One medication significantly reduced the risk of developing severe dementia.

Thought of the Week: A Perfect Day

August 22, 2023 No Comments

You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.

Just to Hold Her Hand

August 22, 2023 2 Comments

A beautiful song on living with Alzheimer’s. (Includes lyrics.) Enjoy.

A Happy Partner Leads to Less Dementia

August 21, 2023 No Comments

Researchers find optimistic people contribute to the health of their partners, staving off risk factors leading to Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias and cognitive decline as they grow old together.

Adding Meaningfully Beautiful Moments to Dementia

August 20, 2023 No Comments

Bringing art and creativity into elder care settings helps families reconnect with loved ones who have dementia. In this moving talk, Anne Bastings shares how.

When Hurricanes Threaten Dementia

August 20, 2023 2 Comments

When a hurricane hits Florida — or anywhere that has a very large population of people with dementia, there are special preparations that should be made by those living with dementia. Check these dementia-in-a-storm readiness lists.

Planting New Memories with Horticulture Therapy

August 18, 2023 2 Comments

In gardening, people with Alzheimer’s grow fresh plants along with better thinking. It’s a pleasant way to make things easier.

people enjoying festive dinner with candles burning

Holiday Hints for Families Living with Alzheimer’s

December 17, 2024

HOLIDAY PREPARINGS: Holiday tips to help caregivers & people with dementia visiting family, friends & neighbors.

Gerhard Leinenga at the Queensland Brain Institute in Brisbane, Australia.Credit: University of Queensland

Can Ultrasound Therapy Outwit Alzheimer’s Plaque?

December 16, 2024

A new study shows ultrasound improves memory even when amyloid plaque levels don’t improve. (Amyloid is the culprit behind Alzheimer’s.) Could ultrasound be the missing piece in the Alzheimer’s puzzle?

4 Care Tips to Improve Communication in Dementia

December 16, 2024

4 tips to improve communication with a loved one who has a dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis. These tips foster understanding and create a calm, supportive environment. Watch and learn how to navigate challenging moments with care and compassion.

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?

Grandmother in black and white striped shirt hugging girl in black and white striped shirt

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.