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Alzheimer's Speaks Blog
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Alzheimer's erases memories and takes the power of speech with it, preventing people with the disease from expressing their needs and wants. Alzheimer's Speaks is a mouthpiece for those silenced. It also serves as an outlet for caregivers and loved ones too overwhelmed to have their say.
Alzheimer's Speaks Blog
5d ago
Food nourishes your body. Some give you energy to do your daily tasks, while others protect you from developing serious conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. This cognitive disorder affects millions worldwide, but you can slow or prevent it by making smarter diet choices.
Learn seven highly nutritious foods that fight Alzheimer’s and keep your cognition running like a well-oiled machine until old age.
What Foods To Eat To Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?
What you eat can become natural medicine to shield you from cognitive decline and keep your brain active. To simplify your meal planning, here ar ..read more
Alzheimer's Speaks Blog
1w ago
Artist, Mark Timmons joins Dementia and the Arts host Lori La Bey and Mary Crescenzo. On today’s show, Mark shares a sampling of his photography and some of his prose. In fact, in some pieces, he combines them! Mark shares his techniques, what sparks his interests, and the whys behind his art, along with the feelings each piece ignites. As usual, Mary and Lori chime in with their thoughts and how pieces affect them.
Busting Dementia Stigmas by Highlighting Possibilities
Below is a sampling of Mark Timmons’s photography. and prose Please note and honor all of Mark’s artwork is protected ..read more
Alzheimer's Speaks Blog
1w ago
Lori La Bey explores the new path of utilizing blood tests to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. She spoke with two professionals in the industry and one person living with dementia but also received several questions from our audience that she will ask our panel.
LEARN –
Is the blood test just for Alzheimer’s disease or all different forms of dementia?
What does the blood test look at?
Is it a finger prick or a test tube of blood?
What is the theory behind the diagnosis?
Wasn’t the Amyloid Plaque Theory disproved years ago? Why do we keep hearing about this?
How accurate is the test ..read more
Alzheimer's Speaks Blog
2w ago
Shifting Dementia Care From Crisis To Comfort Around The World
This episode of Conscious Caregiving with L & L is loaded with great insights and resources as we talk with Dementia Influencers around the world. Some are professionals, some are care partners turned influencers, and others are living with a form of dementia and share their personal experiences, needs, and priorities for change. Each person is making a difference in a big way. We hope you find this show as fascinating as Lance and I did. Please check out all of the wonderful resources below.
Shifting Dementia Care From Crisi ..read more
Alzheimer's Speaks Blog
2w ago
Outwitting Alzheimer’s
Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Helena Popovic MD who is an Australian family physician and 10-year care partner for her father who had both Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. She has written two best-selling books about their adventure with dementia, and she teaches health professionals, people living with dementia, and their families about brain health and dementia prevention.
Dr. Popovic graduated from the University of Sydney, Australia, and her philosophy is that education is more powerful than medication. She believes that anyone can boost their brain an ..read more
Alzheimer's Speaks Blog
3w ago
Discover The Latest Resources From Alzheimer’s Speaks. Please Share Them With Others Dealing With Dementia. Don’t Miss Out!
We Want To Know What Your Thoughts & Questions Are Regarding The New Blood Tests To Get A Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s Disease. Contact Lori La Bey
Dementia Chats A Panel Of Experts Living With Dementia, Sharing Communication Tips For Various Situations. Watch the Video Website
Featured Artist Dale Marie Latimer on Dementia and the Arts Watch the Video Website
Betty The Bald Chicken Is A Great Book When You Or Someone Else Doesn’t Feel Like You Fit In Or Belong ..read more
Alzheimer's Speaks Blog
3w ago
Click above to listen on Apple Podcast, but note you won’t see the visuals. The video interview is below.Dementia Communication Tips
Today we have another amazing panel of experts living with dementia. sharing communication tips that work for them in different situations and as their disease progresses or changes. I know you will find Ginger Smith, Karen Creekmoore, Cate Lau, Laurie Scherrer, Truthful Loving Kindness, and Craig Hanke.
Dementia Communication Tips Dementia Chats Educational Panel
Click above to listen on Spotify, but note you won’t see the visuals. The video interview is above ..read more
Alzheimer's Speaks Blog
3w ago
Talented Artist Blossoms After Dementia Diagnosis Click above to listen on Apple Podcast, but note you won’t see the visuals. The video interview is below.
We’ve all been trained to think people living with a dementia diagnosis and Dementia and the Arts is all about breaking that myth. Dale Marie Latimer never did art prior to her dementia diagnosis. By looking at her work I think most of you will be shocked by that. W
Busting Stigmas By Highlighting Possibilities
We invite you to sit down and enjoy this conversation and be amazed by Dale’s talent. Get tips on resources to get insp ..read more
Alzheimer's Speaks Blog
1M ago
Dementia Care Is Better Together
Join Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio today on Open Mic as we shift dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time. We love raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites! So, monthly we invite individuals and organizations to join us and tell us how they are
OPEN MIC on Alzheimer’s Speaks Allows People to Share Their
Stories, Services, Products, Tools, Advice, and Concerns Todays Guests:
Sue Ryan & Nancy Treaster – The Caregiver’s Journey Website https://sueryan.s ..read more
Alzheimer's Speaks Blog
1M ago
Submitted by Beth Rush
Founder and Managing Editor
Body+Mind Magazine
Building Relationship
Most everyone looks forward to summer, but for those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia and their supporters, it holds a deep significance. The summer solstice marks The Longest Day, A day that expands our opportunities to make a difference. To give tribute to those facing this challenging conditions.
On this day, the world is reminded that they don’t have to fight alone. You can stand with them in many ways on the longest day of the year.
What Is The Longest Day for Alzhe ..read more