Diagnosing Lewy Body Dementia is Tricky But Vital

50% of people with Lewy Body Dementia said they were originally misdiagnosed with a type of dementia such as Alzheimer's. Find out how LBD is exquisitely sensitive to certain medications, and why an early, accurate diagnosis is critical.

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How Steve's Music Outsmarted His Alzheimer's

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67-year-old Steve Goodwin refuses to let Alzheimer's steal his music. Though he can no longer play the beautiful songs he composed for his wife, see him rescue their music with the help of a fantastic friend and professional pianist.

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CBS Tips for Interacting & Communicating with Alzheimer's

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Neurologist Dr. Gayatri Devi joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the challenges behind communicating with and caring for the more than five million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease.

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Alzheimer's Versus Dementia

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Hear a clear explanation of the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia. Watch this video from Emory University Alzheimer's Disease Research Center to see why these are very different terms.

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A Morning Music Lift Lasts All Day in Alzheimer's

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Learn about personalized music's powerful effect on people with Alzheimer's. See Director Rossato-Bennett describe what's behind music's impact on dementia. Check out his eye-opening film on music and Alzheimer's, 'Alive Inside'.

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Horticulture Therapy

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New memories through gardening is what therapeutic horticulture is all about. In doing it, seniors with Alzheimer's grow new plants and better thinking. It overcomes short-term memory loss by bringing back good feelings and lost moments from the past. See how it helps overcome dementia's limitations through purposeful, creative work.

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Busy Minds Can Push Off Alzheimer's

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Find out about activities that help your mind push off Alzheimer's by as much as 8 years.

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Sundowning: Is My Body Clock Broken or Just Disconnected?

Early-evening restlessness and agitation, known as 'sundowning', is common in Alzheimer's. So is fragmented sleep. A major discovery indicates these symptoms are curable.

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Dementia & Osteoporosis - One Drug for Both

The most common drug for Alzheimer's also increases bone mass in mice. Find out what this means for people with dementia in fear of bone fractures, as well as conditions like osteoporosis or periodontitis.

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Alzheimer's: What Not to Say

FAMILY, FRIENDS, CAREGIVERS -- TIPS VIDEO:

The title says it all. Whether caregiving for someone with Alzheimer's or just visiting, be wise & avoid these phrases.

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Getting Family Together on Dementia Care

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When dementia hits, it challenges a family's ability to work as a team. See Teepa Snow role-play a way to make it work.

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