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By Sam Gaines Music has the ability to reach people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in positive, powerful…

Treatment can improve quality of life By Karen Shugart Living with Alzheimer’s disease brings a multitude of challenges. Untreated depression…

Gardening has lots of benefits for you and you your loved one. By Jennifer Sellers Gardening. It’s one of the…

“Paranoia is a subset of and related to delusions,” explains Dr. Nash, who is board-certified in internal medicine and psychiatry. “Delusions are fixed, false beliefs while paranoia involves fearfulness that comes from misinterpreting information—such as thinking that things are dangerous to you or others even though they are not.”

By Gary Joseph LeBlanc If life has taken you in the direction of becoming a full-time caregiver for loved ones…

Long daylight hours and a relaxed dress code make summer the perfect time of year to get out of the…

By Tamekia Reece Edited by Bernard A. Krooks, JD, CPA, LL.M, CELA There seems to be a discrepancy among the…

By Margie Monin Dombrowski Wandering is a common problem for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia,…

Friendships can and should be preserved and encouraged for people with Alzheimer’s. By Winnie Yu When Carol Bradley Bursack’s father…

By Terri Poindexter Smith Running (or Walking), Swimming and Cycling Aerobic exercises like running, jogging, brisk walking, swimming or cycling—all…

Balance exercises can help those with dementia reduce their likelihood of falls, maintain their independence longer and improve their quality…

By Jennifer Sellers Artistic expression can lead to enriching experiences for people with dementia. Imagine a woman with reduced language…

By Jennifer Sellers Caregiving for a loved one with dementia is challenging. Identifying and dealing with common frustrations can help…

A pet trust ensures funds and day-to-day care for pets By Kevin Gault Edited by Bernard A. Krooks, JD, CPA,…

Tips for traveling with someone with dementia so you can stress less. By Margie Monin Dombrowski When you’re caring for…

Do’s and Don’ts for Conversing with a Dementia Patient By Mary Adam Thomas It’s not always easy to talk with…

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Visual arts programming for people with Alzheimer’s disease flourishes By Karen Shugart Whether encouraged through the aid of professional art…

By Margie Monin Dombrowski Sleep rejuvenates the body and mind, and is essential to maintaining overall well-being. Because Alzheimer’s negatively…

Congressman Tom Cole makes Alzheimer’s research a national priority   Congressman Tom Cole (R-Okla.), an eight-term member of the U.S. House …

Loretta Veney’s new book documents her life with her mother, who has dementia. By Karen Shugart Doris Woodward no longer…

By Sam Gaines For the many fans of his work, actor/director/writer/producer Bryan Cranston needs no introduction. His iconic performance as…

There’s a special bond between mothers and sons that lasts a lifetime—and then some. For actor and longtime Alzheimer’s advocate…