Can You Alter the Course of Alzheimer’s with Meditation? Learn the Many Amazing Benefits of Meditating!

Eighty-five-year-old Wayne wakes up every morning to meditate near a wooded trail with a beautiful view of a lake. Friends and neighbors often wonder how he handles stress so well and how he is still so sharp-minded. Wayne … [Read more...]

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 “All Through the Night” Teaches Important Lessons About Alzheimer’s

“All Through the Night” is a short film starring actor Tim Daly as a father living with Alzheimer’s and Luke Slattery playing his son. Writer/director Graham Marvin, 35, wrote this film about his relationship with his own father, … [Read more...]

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Is Alzheimer’s Disease Genetic?  

Years of research has found that the most common gene linked to Alzheimer's disease is a risk gene called apolipoprotein E (APOE). Recent research built upon what was already known about APOE, finding that people with two copies … [Read more...]

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Cognitive Testing Doesn’t Have to Cost Thousands — AARP Offers Free New Option

Many don’t realize that the brain is continuously changing and developing across our life span. This doesn’t just happen when we’re young. Some cognitive functions become weaker with age, while others actually … [Read more...]

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What Behavioral Challenges Can You Expect from a Loved One with Dementia?

Dementia poses many challenges for people struggling with it, for caregivers, and for others who are close to them. It can be especially hard to witness and cope with common behaviors that often arise from certain forms of … [Read more...]

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How a Healthy Gut Relates to a Healthy Brain

Q. I heard that there’s a strong link between particular kinds of gut bacteria and Alzheimer’s disease. Is this true, and if so, how do I know if my gut is, in fact, healthy? If not, what changes can I make to improve it, and … [Read more...]

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Groundbreaking Alzheimer’s Research Revealed at 2022 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference

Currently, more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease. For years, researchers have been working tirelessly to advance science that will lead to earlier detection, preventions, and additional new treatments … [Read more...]

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The Doorway Effect: Why Moving Can Be Especially Challenging for Those with Dementia

Note: This article is the third part of a three part series sharing the wisdom of Katya De Luisa, a dementia educator and author of “Journey through the Infinite Mind–the Science and Spirituality of Dementia.” Read part 1 and part … [Read more...]

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Should People with Dementia Be Able to Die with Dignity?

Q. During a conversation the other night, my father said that if he was ever diagnosed with dementia that he wouldn’t want to live that way or burden the family. I know that Death with Dignity is legal in a growing number of … [Read more...]

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Does Decluttering Help or Hurt People with Dementia? Two Sides to the Story

Linda, who is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, enjoys taking trips to the thrift store. Her intent is to find treasures and collectibles, such as teacups, which she has collected since she was a child. Once in a while, Linda … [Read more...]

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