Music is a powerful medium, possibly more powerful than we realize. Recently, Henry, an Alzheimer’s patient, became an Internet star after a clip from the…
The Amazing Power of Music: Creating “Awakenings” in Dementia Patient
June 19, 2012
Category: Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
Could a Skin Cancer Drug Be the Answer to Curing Alzheimer’s?
April 24, 2012
As Alzheimer’s reaches epidemic proportions, new hope for a cure has been discovered in a 13-year-old cancer treatment drug that, when given to mice, broke…
Friedman Lecture Information
March 26, 2012
Washington University’s annual Friedman Lecture will be taking place Monday, April 30th from 3-5 pm at Graham Chapel with a reception to follow at the…
How Alzheimer’s Progresses Through the Brain
March 15, 2012
Having difficulty understanding how Alzheimer’s disease progresses? This brief animated YouTube video illustrates the different stages of the disease and shows exactly what happens in…
Common Misconceptions About Alzheimer’s Disease
January 24, 2012
Approximately 60 percent of Americans believe that they can simply go to their doctor and take a reliable test to find out if they have…
Is It Dementia, Old Age or Just Low Vitamin B12?
January 13, 2012
As we age, memory issues become increasingly common. But when does forgetfulness become a problem? And does progressive memory loss always point to Alzheimer’s disease?…
Information Resources
November 29, 2011
Below are online resources to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and caring for Alzheimer’s patients. 2011 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures This helpful guide from…
Communication Tips for Alzheimer’s Disease
November 22, 2011
Below are some common behavior triggers for those with Alzheimer’s and tips to sensitively manage those behaviors. Trouble communicating. A person with Alzheimer’s may become…
Alzheimer’s Triggers and How to Respond
November 15, 2011
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be stressful, but there are many tips to help in the journey. As Alzheimer’s disease progresses,…
Being Informed about Alzheimer’s Improves Quality of Life
November 8, 2011
The number of people with Alzheimer’s disease is growing in epidemic proportions, yet despite over 100 years of research, its definitive cause is not yet…