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Glenn Campbell’s Family Walking for Alzheimer’s

October 20, 2014 No Comments

VIDEO: The singer’s family hopes spreading the word will help find a cure. See what they have to say.

Glenn Campbell Strums On in Stage 6 Alzheimer’s

October 12, 2014 4 Comments

VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: As country legend Glen Campbell entered the final stages of Alzheimer’s, his family allowed NBC to spend some time with him. See

Quartet is a Comedy Drama That Dignifies Dementia

September 3, 2014 No Comments

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK with MOVIE TRAILER: ‘Quartet’ is the type of movie that will have you laughing at one moment while perhaps inducing tears

Alzheimer’s Stories Opera

June 15, 2014 No Comments

MUSIC VIDEO This magnificent musical work on Alzheimer’s, inspired by Robert Cohen and the Susquehanna Valley Chorale, is a powerful opera in three movements. Watch

Glen Campbell Makes Temporary Move to Alzheimer’s Care

April 27, 2014 1 Comment

VIDEO Glenn Campbell’s battle with Alzheimer’s sparked an outpouring of support from fans since he went public with his diagnosis in 2011. This week, People

Glen Campbell’s Music & His Alzheimer’s Journey

March 23, 2014 7 Comments

VIDEO Music legend Glen Campbell hasn’t let his battle with Alzheimer’s keep him from his music. His wife, Kim, tells USA TODAY about his life

Glen Campbell Stays Active, Keeps Playin’

January 19, 2014 6 Comments

VIDEO Music legend Glen Campbell hasn’t let his battle with Alzheimer’s disease keep him from his music. His wife, Kim, tells USA TODAY about his

Age of Champions

April 17, 2013 No Comments

VIDEO+INFO Exercise is the #1 way to fight dementias such as Alzheimer’s. But how does one keep exercising while aging? Get inspired to get moving

77 Videos Were Submitted to the Neuro Film Festival

February 10, 2013 No Comments

The Neuro Film Festival is a video contest by the American Brain Foundation. See the videos here. Help raise awareness by sharing your favorite one.

The iPhone’s Unexpected Contribution to Alzheimer’s

January 6, 2013 No Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE “I love my iPhone” are words on the lips of many a good person. Find out why their enthusiasm for the new

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2 Million Marijuana Smokers Up Stroke 17%

March 31, 2025

MARIJUANA VIDEO – Dr. Gregger:

Vascular dementia often results from strokes. In a huge study of 2 million pot smokers, hospitalization from ischemic stroke increased 17%. See more about this vascular-dementia-marijuana connection.

Enter Your 2025 Maude’s Award Application for Alzheimer’s Care Innovations

March 30, 2025

MAUDE’S AWARDS RECOGNIZE AND REWARD INNOVATIVE CARE
FOR PERSONS LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE. AWARD APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW!

Thought of the Week: Great Success

March 30, 2025

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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.