Nutrition Linked to Brain Health - and Intelligence - in Older Adults
This new study shows that older adults who eat these greens can more easily recall facts and experiences than those who don't.
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Cop Befriends Loner Veteran With Dementia, Raises Money, Applies as Guardian
Sergeant Jon Sterling has applied for guardianship and raised $10,000 for an eccentric veteran whom he befriended on the job.
Internet Strangers Use Piano Fragments to Piece Together Song for Dad With Dementia
This woman's father knew only one song on the piano, but with dementia, he'd forgotten the tune – until the Reddit internet community stepped in.
See The Moment This Man Learned His Missing Wife with Alzheimer's Was Found
Scott Kegelman's reaction to this emotional phone call is enough to bring anyone to tears.
12-Year-old Creates First App to Help Alzheimer's Patients Keep Track of Things
Seeing her grandma's struggles with Alzheimer's, Emma Yang dreamed up a one-of-a-kind app that is ‘just what the doctor ordered' for dementia patients.
Diabetes Drug 'Significantly Reverses Memory Loss' in Mice With Alzheimer's
The groundbreaking treatment doesn't just treat type 2 diabetes - it can also be developed into an effective treatment for Alzheimer's.
Watch Woman With Alzheimer's React to Meeting Her Baby Granddaughter Again and Again
The 77-year-old grandma had the exact same heartwarming reaction to meeting her newborn granddaughter for the "first time", over and over.
This One Peptide Could Treat MS, Alzheimer's, Crohn's, and More
After observing the drug's efficacy against a multitude of currently incurable diseases, this scientist wants "to do everything possible" to make his drug a widespread treatment.
Alzheimer's Patients Here Gain New Attitude on Life After Being Given Baby Dolls to Care For
"Cuddle Therapy" is the best way to alleviate stress and depression in dementia patients, and it cuts down on medication at these facilities where it is a daily practice.
Star-Studded 'Hilarity for Charity' Comedy Special to Benefit Alzheimer's on Netflix This Week
The variety show will feature some of Hollywood's biggest names - from Jeff Goldblum to Seth Rogen and the Muppets.
Man Quits Day Job to Soothe Dementia Patients With Nostalgic Barber Shop Experience
He even sets up a little glowing barber pole and a jukebox so the patients can listen to the music their heard when they were younger.
Real-Life 'The Notebook' Couple Weds Again After Husband Forgets They're Married and Re-Proposes
"We were just meant to be. We are devoted to each other forever and I'll love him until the end of time. Love truly conquers all."
Two Drag Queens Moved Into a Nursing Home and Brought Joy With Them - Watch
Drag queens and old people may not be a conventional pairing, but Tacky and Paris have proven the two go together like fun and fabulous.
Man Comes Up With Ingenious Way to Keep Dementia Patients Hydrated After His Grandma's Close Call
This 24-year-old scientist has developed the perfect solution for the thousands of dementia patients who have trouble staying hydrated.
Theater Hosts Dementia-Friendly Screening of 'Mamma Mia' After Movie-Goers Complain of Senior's Singing
A woman's uncomfortable experience at a Welsh movie theater resulted in a day of delight for dozens of people suffering from dementia.
Experimental Alzheimer's Drug Stirs Hope After Early Trials Reduce Toxic Protein Clusters by 70%
Hopes for the drug's success were dashed after it failed to show any improvement - but this new trial shows that it is successful after all.
Ultrasound Waves Applied to Brain Could Be a Treatment for Dementia-Free of Side Effects
This new study from Tohoku University may reveal a promising new non-invasive treatment for dementia and Alzheimer's patients.
Watch the Heartwarming Moment Two Sisters With Alzheimer's Reunite After 15 Years
This reunion has been 15 years in the making - and despite both of them having Alzheimer's disease, these sisters immediately recognized each other.
Though Her Alzheimer's Worsened, Supermarket Still Found Creative Ways to Keep Her on the Team
When one of their employees was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, this supermarket went above and beyond the call of duty to make her feel valued.
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