dementia

Cognitive stimulation activities for Alzheimer’s help maintain existing cognitive and physical abilities and bring joy and encourage social connection

Alzheimer's & Dementia

4 Tips for Fun and Engaging Activities for Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Sponsored by Gleam in Your Eye Regularly participating in stimulating activities can help maintain existing cognitive and physical abilities. These...

In this excerpt from his book “Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness,” Richard Lui shares his family’s experience caring for his father with Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Caregiver Stories

“Enough About Me” by Richard Lui, MSNBC Anchor and Alzheimer’s Caregiver

When his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, the award-winning MSNBC Anchor Richard Lui decided to set aside his growing...

Alzheimer’s cure

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

Alzheimer’s Cure: Unproven Treatments Harm Senior Health

Alzheimer’s cure claims are ripping off vulnerable families Advertisements for an Alzheimer’s cure are everywhere, especially on the internet. These...

Help advance Alzheimer’s research by participating in the no-cost, confidential Alzheimer Prevention Trials (APT) Webstudy led by top scientists

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Take Charge of Your Brain Health With an Online Memory Study

Join Alzheimer’s research to help scientists More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, a devastating disease that not...

Sometimes people with Alzheimer’s don’t know they have it - it’s a condition called anosognosia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Do People With Alzheimer’s Know They Have It?

Do people with Alzheimer’s Know They Have It? Many family caregivers want to know – “Do people with Alzheimer’s know...

Sometimes dementia patients aren’t aware of their condition - it’s called anosognosia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Are Dementia Patients Aware of Their Condition?

Families often ask, “Are dementia patients aware of their condition?” In some cases, the short answer is no, they’re not aware...

FDA-approved medications for Alzheimer’s treatment help reduce cognitive & behavioral symptoms

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

6 FDA-Approved Medications for Alzheimer’s Treatment

Note: This article hasn't yet been updated to include the recently FDA-approved medications Aduhelm (aducanumab) and Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb). Alzheimer’s medication...

Humor helps caregivers cope with the tough emotions that come with Alzheimer’s or dementia care

Alzheimer's & Dementia

These Funny Dementia Stories Had Us Laughing Out Loud

See the humor in silly situations Taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia means that you see and hear...

how do you calm down someone with dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How Do You Calm Down Someone with Dementia? 4 Expert Tips

Use special techniques to calm difficult situations When someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is distressed or upset, the first thing...

Helping people with Alzheimer’s or dementia use social media safely

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Supporting People with Dementia in Safe Social Media Use

Social media gives people more opportunities to connect and socialize, something that’s especially important for preventing senior isolation. But there...

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