When Alzheimer’s Disrupts a Marriage

VIDEO + ARTICLE:

Get new insights from a study on marital communication in dementia. See Allan on how his fairytale marriage has weathered his wife's advanced Alzheimer's.

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University of California's Alzheimer's Prevention Program

HEALTH VIDEO:

Can Alzheimer's be prevented or is that a false hope? Professor Gary Small, MD, Director of The UCLA Longevity Center, discusses the science of lower Alzheimer's risk. See research-based prevention strategies.

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DOT: The Newest Alzheimer's Play

VIDEO:

"Dot" is a new play, opening the theater season in St. Louis. The entertaining drama deals with Alzheimer's artistically and factually. Artists teamed up with Washington University's Alzheimer's Center to offer a moving performance and an enlightening panel discussion. See clips from this eye-opening play.

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Sense-of-Smell Alzheimer's Test

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS that measure the sense of smell may soon become common in neurologists' offices. Find out why.

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B Vitamins Vs. Brain Loss

DIET RESEARCH VIDEO + ARTICLE:

B vitamins protect the brain and lower Alzheimer's risk. How do they work? See which ones are best for various diets.

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Sandwiched Between Kids & Alzheimer's - 5 Tips

"SANDWICH GENERATION CAREGIVERS" live sandwiched between their kids and their Alzheimer's parent. Now, in the "Back-To-School" season, all the new activity can add to an already hectic schedule. 5 tips can help keep the balance.

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Memory Changes: Are You Your Own Best Judge?

Can you diagnose yourself? An important study suggests that self-reported memory complaints might predict clinical memory impairment later in life.

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“Just say no” to Behavior-calming Drugs for Alzheimer's

BEHAVIOR DRUGS & THE DICE MODEL:

Doctors write millions of prescriptions each year to calm people with Alzheimer’s. Learn how non-drug dementia-caregiving works better, while carrying far fewer risks.

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5 Tips to Ease Sundowning in Dementia

SUNDOWNING VIDEO: See how the UCLA Dementia Care Program deals with end-of-day agitation and irritability, known as "Sundowning". A caregiver asks, "My loved one's behavior tends to get worse when the sun starts to go down. He appears exhausted and restless. What can I do to get him through this time of the day?"

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Best Time to Stop Medicine for Dementia

MEDICATION VIDEO:

Dr. Michael Mason explores various benefits of dementia medications, such as improved cognition, memory, behavior and lifespan. See the stages at which they are most effective.

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Helping People with Dementia Stay Physically Active

6 HEALTHY TIPS to help you stay active with Alzheimer's, along with physical activities to do.

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