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.
P. Berger
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.
5 Tips to Ease Sundowning in Dementia
October 25, 2023
7 Comments
VIDEO ON SUNDOWNING: See UCLA’s Dementia Care Program deal with end-of-day agitation and irritability, known as “Sundowning”. A caregiver asks, “My loved one’s behavior tends to get worse when the sun starts to go down. He appears exhausted and restless. What can I do to get him through this time of the day?”
Thought of the Week: An Old Friend
October 25, 2023
No Comments
Ah, how good it feels. . . The hand of an old friend. (See pillows, posters, cards, etc.) 101003 (560×373)
Remember When
October 24, 2023
No Comments
MUSIC VIDEO: Dedicated to every sweetheart with dementia, to let them know how much they are loved.
A Curcumin Aerosol to Fight Alzheimer’s?
October 22, 2023
2 Comments
CURCUMIN (FROM TURMERIC) destroys Alzheimer’s plaque. Japanese researchers are developing an atomizer that generates a curcumin aerosol to get it past the blood-brain barrier barrier. Find out more.
Thought of the Week: Loving Deeply
October 22, 2023
1 Comment
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. (Lao Tzu)
Experts Can Diagnose Lewy Body Dementia 18 Months Faster
October 20, 2023
No Comments
MISDIAGNOSIS? Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is often mistaken for Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. People typically go through 18 months and 3 doctors to get a correct diagnosis. Learn what to do about it.
You Are Here
October 17, 2023
No Comments
MUSIC VIDEO: Deeply beautiful, this song is in support of the courageous people between 29 and 65 with “younger-onset dementia”, also known as early-onset dementia. Close your eyes and listen to this intensely hopeful melody.
Thought of the Week: We Are Made Kind
October 15, 2023
No Comments
Kindness can become its own motive.We are made kind by being kind. (Eric Hoffer)
You Might Also Like
Recent Stories
6 Tips to Prepare Elders Against Disasters
January 27, 2025
EMERGENCY INFOGRAPH: People with dementia are especially vulnerable in natural disasters and extreme weather. Share this infographic of 6 things you can do to prepare against unexpected conditions.
How to Give Person-Centered Dementia Care
January 26, 2025
What is person-centred dementia-care? See how professional and family caregivers should apply it daily, when caring for people living with dementia.
Does Ambien Clutter the Brain with Alzheimer’s Plaque?
January 26, 2025
Ambien (Zolpidem), a sleeping pill, was studied to see its effects on the brain. Learn to think twice before reaching for a sleeping pill – while you can still think clearly.
On Trend
Most Popular Stories
Big Cup, Little Man: Picking Up the Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s
SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
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?
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!
Get The Latest Updates
Subscribe To Our Weekly Newsletter
No spam, only news and updates.
Books On This Site
The Easiest Way to Sell More Alzheimer’s Books—Week by Week
Selling Alzheimer's books takes time - buyers rarely commit right away. Smart authors plan for the long game, offering gentle,…
You Are Not Alone: Dealing with Lewy Body Dementia
All a caregiver for Lewy Body Dementia needs to know, from symptoms to diagnosis to care for their loved one…
The Compassionate Guide to Dementia for Caregivers
Discover compassionate, practical and proven strategies to navigate dementia care confidently, ensuring the well-being of both you and your loved…
Thoughtful Dementia Care - Understanding the Dementia Experience
BOOK OF THE WEEK: Thoughtful Dementia Care is today’s best book on understanding the dementia experience. An easy-to-read, sensitive portrayal…
15 Simple Things You Can Do to Know Your Are Trying Your Best Caring for a Loved One with Dementia or Memory Loss
FREE DOWNLOAD: This booklet is rich with care practices based on research by highly-credentialed investigators.
“Mom Forgot My Birthday” Offers Guidance to Caregivers
Sonya Jury’s memoir, “Mom Forgot My Birthday,” shares a candid look at the challenges of Alzheimer’s caregiving. Through her personal…
Designing Rooms for Dementia
FREE 32-PAGE BOOK: Dementia design improves the independence of people with dementia. This online book is available at no charge.…
Chicken Soup for the Soul - Living with Alzheimer's & Other Dementias: 101 Stories of Caregiving, Coping, and Compassion
BOOK OF THE WEEK: "I loved and needed to hear these stories. I am living these stories everyday. I loved…
Care-Partner Journal for Alzheimer's & Dementia
Print this free 10-page booklet. Brookdale Care Programs offers helpful hints, practical suggestions, checklists and tables to ease your journey…
Explaining Alzheimer's to Young Children: A Compassionate Guide
Explaining Alzheimer's to young children can be a daunting task, but it's essential to help them understand and cope with…
Social Media
Categories
New Posts
Tumeric Has the Spice of Life for Nanoparticles
July 31, 2025
Getting In & Out of Cars with Dementia
July 20, 2025
Sure It’s Alzheimer’s? Insights into Lewy Body Dementia
July 18, 2025