Oral Health for Older Adults

A GREAT DENTAL resource provides low-cost programs for American seniors. Also check out the website's free “how to” guide for communities.

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Getting Family Together on Dementia Care

TEEPA SNOW - CARE TIP VIDEO:

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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3 Kinds of Alzheimer's

UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER'S

Until now, Alzheimer's was thought to be a single disease. Advanced research is redefining Alzheimer's, showing three distinct subtypes. Find out the differences.

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When Dementia is Not Alzheimer's

DIAGNOSIS VIDEO BY KHAN ACADEMY:

There are many types of dementia. Vascular dementia, LBD, FTD and Parkinson's Dementia are just a few. Dementia from alcoholism, HIV or concussions have distinct labels. See how they differ from Alzheimer's dementia.

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How to Manage Dementia's Hallucinations without Drugs

DEMENTIA WITH LEWY BODIES VIDEO:

Hallucinations in dementia often pose bigger challenges than memory and cognitive problems. Watch these smart caregiver strategies from the University of Texas.

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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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Borderline Hearing Loss Treatment Lowers Dementia by 9%

A new study finds that cognitive impairment begins in the earliest stages of age-related hearing loss -- when hearing is still considered normal. Learn what you can do to spot these borderline losses and what you can do to prevent hearing loss and cognitive loss.

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Alzheimer's Prevention Inspiration

TEDx BRAIN-HEALTH VIDEO:

How can we take action to be mentally healthy throughout our lives? See Brain Scientist Dr. Owen Carmichael share clear, highly motivating insights.

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Chocolate and the Fight Against Vascular Dementia

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Cocoa's flavanol phytonutrients, without the sugar and fat, improves arterial function. That's a great way to fight strokes and atherosclerosis, common triggers of vascular dementia. Does that make chocolate a health food? See NutritionFacts.org tease out the research.

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In the Lab, Alzheimer's Gene Gets Fixed

PROGRESS: ApoE4 is the best known "Alzheimer's Gene". Gladstone Institute scientists successfully changed the gene's structure. This eliminated certain signs of Alzheimer's, restored normal cell function, and improved survival. Learn all about this giant step forward.

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L.O.V.E! Sung Fantastically by Dad with Dementia

EXTRAORDINARY MUSIC VIDEO:

Ted McDermott, The Song-A-Minute Man, was diagnosed with dementia. His son, Simon, wasn't going to let that stop his Dad. He understood how music reaches our deepest selves and has journeyed with his Dad and their dashcam to make beautiful music together. Get your widest smile ready and watch them in action.

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When Diagnosing Alzheimer's, Diagnose the Caregiver's Health, Too

PAY EXTRA ATTENTION to the care-partner's health during an Alzheimer's diagnosis, says an important study. Nurses or doctors can easily spot caregivers in need of enhanced support with a quick inquiry. Find out how simple & essential this can be.

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