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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.

White Bathroom with Red Enhancements for Dementia

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.

Person with Alzheimer's in a Virtual Forest

Virtual Forest Project Calms & Connects in Dementia

October 30, 2023 No Comments

See how The Virtual Forest Project lifts people with dementia.

I Have Dementia, So While I Still Can…

October 29, 2023 1 Comment

BOOK OF THE WEEK: A story of love, commitment, faith and courage in the face of a catastrophic dementia diagnosis.

“SafelyYou” Revolutionizes Fall Prevention in Memory-Care Homes

October 29, 2023 No Comments

“SafelyYou” reduced fall-related emergency room rates by an astounding 80% and falls themselves by 40%. Learn how it saves dementia-care residents from a leading cause of injury and death.

Is it Alzheimer’s, FTD or Another Dementia? Ask AIRAscore

October 29, 2023 No Comments

FDA clears AIRAscore to diagnose and manage many types of dementia. See how it detects and tracks subtle brain volume changes.

10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's

10 Signs of Alzheimer’s Vs. Regular Aging

October 27, 2023 8 Comments

DIAGNOSIS: As we age, we change. Learn to spot changes that are Alzheimer’s warning signs, versus changes that just mean a person is aging nicely.

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.

You can do anything, but not everything.

Care-Tip 10: Anything & Everything

December 16, 2024

You can do anything, but not everything.

Brains Love Lutein in Avocado & Spinach

December 16, 2024

DIET VIDEO: Lutein is the only food antioxidant “significantly related to BETTER COGNITION”. It also reduces dementia risk. Our brain sponges up lutein from our diet, way more than other brain nutrients. See how it works. Learn what to eat.

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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?

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.