Growing Evidence Aluminum Adds to Development of Alzheimer's

DIET & HYGIENE: Researchers find growing evidence that aluminum, a common additive in anti-perspirants, contributes to the development of Alzheimer's. Find out more.

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5 Tips to Ease Sundowning in Dementia

VIDEO ON SUNDOWNING: 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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Scam Protection for People with Dementia

KEEP YOUR MONEY SAFE - VIDEO & ARTICLE:

We've all heard stories of crooks taking advantage of people with Alzheimer's. See how to protect people with dementia from scammers.

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Redesigning a Home for Dementia Care

DESIGN VIDEO:

Good ideas in home design can make a world of difference when caring for people with dementia. See this video packed with great examples and insights.

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5 Communication Tips for Dementia Caregivers

TALKING TO PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA IS VITAL when families and friends get together. Connecting may be difficult. Check out these 5 handy communication tips and books.

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Helping a Person with Dementia to Clean Their Teeth

HYGIENE IN DEMENTIA - VIDEO:

Tooth brushing in dementia can involve a number of tricky details. Anticipating needs is all it takes to make it easy to brush teeth. See dozens of tips to help people with dementia keep their mouth, breath and teeth clean and fresh.

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Exercise Your Brain to Keep Your Body Healthy

HUGE STUDY: Swiss researchers find it's important to exercise your brain to keep your body fit after age 50. Their findings show that cognitive abilities ward off inactivity much more than physical activity prevents the decline in cognitive abilities. "By working on cognitive capacities, physical activity will follow." Learn more.

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UCLA: Memory-Mood Boosted by Curcumin Despite Aging

DIET & NUTRITION:

Turmeric spice contains curcumin. In a new UCLA study, curcumin significantly improved memory and mildly improved mood in people with memory problems.

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Alzheimer's Now, by Mayo Clinic 101

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Today's Alzheimer's essentials are covered in this information-packed 2-minute video. Watch this quick refresher, based on the famous Mayo Clinic Guide to Alzheimer's Disease, from one of the world's top research hospitals.

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Alzheimer's in 6 Stages - Teepa Snow

TEEPA CARE VIDEO:

Learn about Alzheimer's various stages. Teepa Snow shows what to expect, while keeping the focus on the person for whom you care.

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Common Alzheimer's Medications Slow Cognitive Decline

TREATMENT: SWEDISH RESEARCHERS find that cholinesterase inhibitors provide cognitive benefits and reduce mortality for up to five years after an Alzheimer's diagnosis. One medication significantly reduced the risk of developing severe dementia. Find out more.

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About Half of Alzheimer's Cases are Mild

PREVENTION: RESEARCHERS reviewed data from the Framingham Heart Study to determine the latest trends in Alzheimer's dementia. What did they discover? Learn more.

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