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Torah and Dementia

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Thought of the Week: See Each Other Through

September 18, 2023 2 Comments

God did not create us to see through each other, But to see each other through. (Miniposter, pillow, mug)

Thought of the Week: Gold in the Heart

September 12, 2023 No Comments

Old love is about
Silver in the hair and
Gold in the heart.

Thought of the Week: The Real Lessons

September 12, 2023 No Comments

The real lessons in lifeAre not found in the victory,But in the struggle. (CafePress)

Thought of the Week: My Favorite Day

September 8, 2023 2 Comments

“What day is it?” asked Pooh. “It’s today.” squeaked Piglet. “My favorite day.” said Pooh.

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)

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.

Thought of the Week: A Perfect Day

August 22, 2023 No Comments

You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.

Thought of the Week – He’s Going to Be Up

August 15, 2023 1 Comment

Every evening, I turn my worries over to God. He’s going to be up all night anyway.

Thought of the Week: Love Grows

August 8, 2023 No Comments

Love grows by giving.The love we give is the only love we keep.

Thought of the Week: A Hard Battle

August 1, 2023 No Comments

Be Kind,For everyone you meet,Is fighting a hard battle.

Thought of the Week: What I Can Do

July 1, 2025

I am only one,But I am one.I cannot do everything,But I can do something. And I will not letWhat I cannot doInterfere withWhat I can

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One Scan, 9 Dementia Types: Mayo Clinic’s Breakthrough AI

June 30, 2025

Diagnosing the right dementia type often takes months. It can make a big difference. Mayo Clinic’s AI tool identifies 9 dementia types, including Alzheimer’s, with one scan — a transformative advance in early, accurate diagnosis.

A smiling senior sitting near a window in soft afternoon light, holding a photo album with visible joy. The setting is cozy and timeless—perhaps a bookshelf in the background—evoking memory, dignity, and connection.

Memory Magic: How Nostalgia Sparks Joy and Clarity in Dementia Care

June 29, 2025

INCLUDES PRINTABLE CAREGIVER RESOURCE: Can an old song brighten the day of people with dementias such as Alzheimer’s? Can a childhood memory help bring back clarity and connection? An uplifting study offers useful answers.

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