VIDEO + ARTICLE: Even in dementia, the power of music speaks to our souls. Watch how this power made a news anchor cry. Learn about new research that shows this to be always true.
HOME IMPROVEMENT & DEMENTIA - VIDEO:
See simple changes that create a more dementia-friendly environment at home. Get ideas to help you give people living with dementia the best quality of life, emotional well-being and independence.
BOOK OF THE WEEK:
"I loved and needed to hear these stories. I am living these stories everyday. I loved the humor, the hope and the compassion of each of these authors!"
SEEKING: People diagnosed with
Alzheimer’s disease
who are currently taking or
considering prescription medication
and their care partners .
MAUDE’S AWARDS: RECOGNIZING INNOVATIONS IN DEMENTIA CARE
October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month! See what you can learn and how you can help.
Explaining Alzheimer's to young children can be a daunting task, but it's essential to help them understand and cope with the changes they may see in their family members. In this guest blog post, read 10 easy suggestions for explaining Alzheimer’s to young children.
The book is beautiful. My 8 year old said to me after reading; "I think this book has a message, that it doesn’t matter if they remember you, they always love you."
There is a significant and direct correlation between the health of our mouths and our
brains. Dr. Katie Lee dives into the research behind the mouth-mind connection, how to prevent disease, and best practices for overall health and wellness.
There is a choice we make when a loved one gets Alzheimer's. Walk away, or don't walk away. Marilyn's Mom told her to walk away. Marilyn chose not to. She's glad she didn't. Share her journey.
In the hunt to cure dementia, a special elderly group seem to hold the key.
A 12-minute virtual Alzheimer’s tour helps care professionals understand and teach more than they ever imagined about dementia. Learn what a loved one with dementia is going through. Find out what the “Community Edition” has to offer.