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Torah and Dementia

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

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Alzheimer’s Now, by Mayo Clinic 101

October 2, 2023 No Comments

Mayo Clinic professionals discuss the essentials of Alzheimer’s in this information-packed video.

Put the Kettle On to Head Off Dementia

October 2, 2023 No Comments

A daily cup of tea — and other delicious options — could help you to enjoy better health late in life. Read on to learn more.

Virtual Reality Revolutionizing Dementia Care

October 1, 2023 1 Comment

M.I.T.’s Rendever takes dementia residents like Miriam Keith back to wonderful places no longer accessible to them.

How to Approach Residents with Dementia

October 1, 2023 2 Comments

Teepa Snow is the best of all the recognized experts on how to work with dementia patients. See her demonstrate how to engage people in early and mid-stage Alzheimer’s.

Teun’s Free Calendar Clock for Dementia

September 29, 2023 2 Comments

This free “Calendar Clock” app assists caregivers and people with dementia with their daily schedule. This reduces frustrating “time-disorientation.” It also offers monitoring, appointments, and video calling. This all provides a sense of security to both caregiver and care-receiver. It is a free application co-created by many real-world users.

Is Forgetfulness Normal or Not?

September 28, 2023 No Comments

It’s normal to forget things once in a while as the years pass, but how can you tell whether those memory lapses are a sign of something more serious — like Alzheimer’s?

The Heart Still Remembers

September 27, 2023 1 Comment

Melvyn Amrine may not have remembered the details of his life since his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, but he sure proved that his love for his wife transcended memory.

PrecivityAD™ Blood Test Helps Diagnose Alzheimer’s

September 27, 2023 No Comments

Research shows that a blood test now on the market accurately identifies brain amyloid status with a single blood sample. In other words, this blood test can diagnose Alzheimer’s.

Love is a feeling that dementia cannot take away.

Thought of the Week: Love Outshines Dementia

September 26, 2023 2 Comments

There is one thing dementia cannot take away,And that is love.Love is not a memory –It is a feeling that resides inside.

I Promise You Forever, You Will Never Leave My Mind

September 26, 2023 2 Comments

“Damn this old dementia, for robbing me of time, But I promise you forever, you will never leave my mind.”

How to Prepare for Bad Weather with Dementia

January 22, 2025

INFO + CHECKLISTS: Dementia demands preparation. When bad weather strikes, be ready. This post includes checklists to help you prepare, tips on how to ride it out, plus ways to get back on your feet in the aftermath.

5 Alzheimer’s Blood Tests

January 21, 2025

Newer blood tests accurately predict Alzheimer’s. This opens the door to earlier detection and treatment. Be cautious: only taking these tests with guidance from a medical expert.

Drop a Bit of Meat to Drop Dementia 13%

January 21, 2025

Replacing one serving per day of processed red meat with fish was associated with a 28% lower risk of dementia. Learn how.

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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?

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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?