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Torah and Dementia

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

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Thought of the Week: Love & Compassion

September 5, 2023 No Comments

Love & compassion are necessities, not luxuries.Without them, humanity cannot survive. (The Dalai Lama)

“Blank Stares” Inspires Millions for Alzheimer’s

September 5, 2023 No Comments

Raising 20 million dollars for Alzheimer’s, Jay Allen found the courage to write a song about the journey in caring for his mom’s Alzheimer’s.

I Got Dementia. Is That Alzheimer’s or Something Else?

September 4, 2023 No Comments

When a doctor says a person has dementia, what does that mean? What do you do, say and ask?

Play 3-D Video Games & Fight Dementia

September 3, 2023 No Comments

Don’t put that controller down just yet. Playing three-dimensional video games – besides being lots of fun – can boost the formation of memories, according to University of California neurobiologists.

Good Light Lightens Alzheimer’s

September 3, 2023 4 Comments

Lighting affects how people feel. The right light reduces agitation and improves mood in people with dementia.

September is World Alzheimer’s Month

September 1, 2023 No Comments

START WORLD ALZHEIMER’S MONTH WITH A HEALTHY DEMENTIA-FIGHTING INFOGRAPH & VIDEO.
Prevent dementia. Learn how to lower your Alzheimer’s risk. Be good to your brain this World Alzheimer’s Month.

A ‘Feeling’ for Dementia? Findings on Subjectively Perceived Memory Problems

August 31, 2023 No Comments

A fascinating study in Europe finds that individuals who felt they had memory problems did in fact have measurable cognitive deficits. Scientists analyzed the spinal fluid to measure the levels of biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s.

Thought of the Week: Beautiful Compensation

August 29, 2023 No Comments

It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that No man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.

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What Does Living with Alzheimer’s Feel Like?

August 29, 2023 5 Comments

Few movies and books capture the Alzheimer’s experience like Dr. Lisa Genova’s “Still Alice.” See Lisa describe how “Still Alice” is helping families stay connected while living with Alzheimer’s.

Cynicism Triples Dementia Risk?

August 28, 2023 No Comments

In a study on health & cynicism, people were asked how much they agree with statements such as, “I think most people would lie to get ahead,” and “It is safer to trust nobody”. The clear connection between their answers and their risk of dementia may startle you.

Robots Help Dementia Patients AND Caregivers

January 12, 2025

A new study relating to dementia-care finds that robot use is associated with increased employment and employee retention, improved productivity and a higher quality of care.

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How to Ease the Stress of Dementia Care

January 9, 2025

TEEPA VIDEO: THE STRESS of dementia on caregivers is unique. See Teepa Snow shine her special light on what to do about the stress.

Alzheimer's: So many memories stolen, so many hearts broken. We need a cure!

Alzheimer’s… We need a cure.

January 9, 2025

Alzheimer’s… So many memories stolen, So many hearts broken… We need a cure. Share this photo to show your support.

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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?