Landmarks worldwide to light up teal today for Alzheimer’s awareness

Today, landmarks around the world will be lit up teal as advocates globally work to raise awareness — throughout this...

GPS for the Dementia Journey: Recalculating with Grace

Cyndy Hunt Luzinski, MS, RN Founder and Executive Director, Dementia Together   At Dementia Together, we know care partners can...

Isn’t That Interesting? Humor, Mercy, Grace

Cyndy Hunt Luzinski, MS, RN Founder and Executive Director, Dementia Together   At Dementia Together, we have the privilege of...

October round-up

October round-up It’s been a busy time recently, so we thought we’d take the opportunity to take stock of what’s...

Looking Past Dementia with Marysue Moses on Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Looking Past Dementia with Marysue Moses on Alzheimer’s Speaks...

Looking Past Dementia with Marysue Moses on Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Looking Past Dementia with Marysue Moses on Alzheimer’s Speaks...

My Experience on a Long-Arm Placement as a Physiotherapy Student.

Anna and Liana at the Alzheimer Scotland Conference 2026 Hello! I’m Anna – a final year physiotherapy student from Edinburgh...

Fatigue in Parkinson’s Disease and How to Manage It

The motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) are often the most recognized and treated, but the non-motor symptoms can have...

President’s Message: How We’re Looking Around The Corner

Dear friends, From our very inception, we’ve been on the forefront of Alzheimer’s prevention. Whether it’s research, providing public education...

Access Services, Products, Tools, and Insights Regarding Dementia and Caregiving

Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Dementia Map For Family Caregivers & Professionals on Conscious Caregiving with L & L...

Access Services, Products, Tools, and Insights Regarding Dementia and Caregiving

Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Dementia Map For Family Caregivers & Professionals on Conscious Caregiving with L & L...

How I was Almost Clobbered by a Robot…

Just the other day, my wife and I were walking along the beach here in Miami. It’s not unlike a...

Hennell Award winner 2026

We are pleased to announce that the winner of the Hennell Award for 2026 is the Namaste Team from The...

Thank You to Our Donors: September

A special commemoration for donations made in Memory and in Honor. Your ARPF is humbled to help remember your loved ones....

 A Drumming Circle for People Living with Dementia.

Creating communication-accessible environments is central to inclusive dementia care. The speech and language therapy (SLT) team in RVH received leadership...

MAUDE’S AWARDS 2026 RECIPIENTS   

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple MAUDE’S AWARDS 2026 RECIPIENTS    Lori La Bey talks with...

MAUDE’S AWARDS 2026 RECIPIENTS   

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple MAUDE’S AWARDS 2026 RECIPIENTS    Lori La Bey talks with...

Rethinking Bathroom Safety: 4 in 1 Chair Increases Safety For Older Adults Aging In Place With Greater Independence And Dignity

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Bathroom Safety: 4 in 1 Chair #ShowerChair #TransferChair #Toilet...

Rethinking Bathroom Safety: 4 in 1 Chair Increases Safety For Older Adults Aging In Place With Greater Independence And Dignity

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Bathroom Safety: 4 in 1 Chair #ShowerChair #TransferChair #Toilet...

Dementia: Caring for Today, Planning for Tomorrow

This week we hand over to Dr Shirley Evans to hear her reflections from the Queen’s University Belfast Dementia Conference,...

More Than Just a Round of Golf: Our Experience with Golf in Society

As Occupational Therapy students, we were introduced to Golf in Society through our practice placement. Going into our first session,...

Parkinson’s Symptoms Beyond Movement

Smart Patients Blog Series 3 of 5: Dr. Gilbert Discusses Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease This article is Part 3...

Beyond Adult Day Care: Rethinking What’s Possible and How to Support Dementia Families

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Beyond Adult Day Care: Rethinking What’s Possible in Dementia...

Beyond Adult Day Care: Rethinking What’s Possible and How to Support Dementia Families

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Beyond Adult Day Care: Rethinking What’s Possible in Dementia...

Tell me more…

Our latest Postgraduate Certificate in Person-Centred Dementia Studies modules are now well underway, but there’s no time to rest as we’re already...

New Book: The Words She Left Behind – How Alzheimer’s Changed Our Story

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Lori La Bey talks with Tanya Taibl, a special...

New Book: The Words She Left Behind – How Alzheimer’s Changed Our Story

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Lori La Bey talks with Tanya Taibl, a special...

What I Learned from Volunteering at Alzheimer Scotland’s Memory Walk.

My name is Liana and I am a physiotherapy student from Edinburgh Napier University. I am with Alzheimer Scotland for...

Brain Longevity Spotlight

For many people, the motivation to learn about brain health comes from a personal reason. For Dr. Uthpala Madevi Arumugam,...

New Webinar on Environmental Wellness

What does our environment have to do with brain health? Possibly more than we once realized. New research reported by...

Optimizing Alzheimer’s Care On Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Lori La Bey talks with Stephanie Wierzbicka, who for...

Optimizing Alzheimer’s Care On Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Lori La Bey talks with Stephanie Wierzbicka, who for...

Trial testing cholesterol-lowering med as potential Alzheimer’s intervention

NewAmsterdam Pharma has dosed the first participant in a large mid-stage clinical trial assessing the safety and effectiveness of its...

Scientific Themes Emerging from WPC 2026

The World Parkinson Congress (WPC) gathers researchers, clinicians, and people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) from around the world every...

Caregivers Helping Caregivers “In The Moment” Companionship On Your Caregiving Journey

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Lori La Bey talks with Denice Kennedy and Mike...

Thank you!

After a busy September, the window for case study applications for our ‘Dementia friendly parks’ project has officially closed. We...

A day in the life of a Frailty Practitioner: Supporting what Matters Most

When individuals hear the word ‘frailty’ they may often think about decline in physical health, falls or mobility difficulties. While...

FDA Approves Tavapadon: A New Treatment Option for Parkinson’s

FDA Approves Tavapadon: A New Treatment Option for Parkinson’s A new treatment option for Parkinson’s disease (PD) just received approval....

Rethinking the Dementia Journey for Families and Care Partners

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Lori La Bey talks with Kimberly Diaz, RN, a...

Poem: I Am Waiting by Tom Lagasse

I am Waiting By Tom Lagasse I am waiting for the call the one where you ask how to get...

Poem: I Am Waiting by Tom Lagasse

I am Waiting By Tom Lagasse I am waiting for the call the one where you ask how to get...

APDA Advocacy in Action: Why Medicare Payment Policy Matters

Medicare Payment Policy Can Affect People with Parkinson’s Access to Care When most people hear the phrase “Medicare payment policy,”...

Guilt to Grace in Caregiving

Written by: Cyndy Hunt Luzinski, MS, RN Founder and Executive Director, Dementia Together   Married for 56 years, Marcus explained,...

Day in the Life of a Physiotherapy Student: Supporting the Big Brain Tour.

Liana and Anna The Big Brain Tour The 2026 Strathaven Balloon Festival took place on the last weekend of August...

Reflections from Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2026

This week we hand over to Dr Shirley Evans to hear her reflections on the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference: Research,...

End Of Life Programs & “Caregiving in America” on Alzheimer’s Speaks OPEN MIC

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Lori La Bey talks with Sara Barsel on a...

The Hidden Dangers of Loneliness for Seniors

Health Effects of Social Isolation and Loneliness from CDC Once a week, I get a call or text from a...

World Alzheimer’s Day!

World Alzheimer’s Day is Monday, September 21. This year’s campaign is “The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do.”...

Creating the Calm: Conversations from the FREE Navigating Dementia Series

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Creating the Calm: Conversations from the FREE Navigating Dementia...

No More Doctors

A few years ago, I had a really bad attack of vertigo that landed me in the E.R. – I...

When the environment works with us.

http://www.alzscot.org/ahpresources Recently, I was reminded of something that sits at the core of occupational therapy practice: the environment really matters....

Transforming Dementia Care with The Fish Approach    

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Transforming Dementia Care with The Fish Approach  #DementiaCareSolutions #TheFishApproach...

Celebrating Milestones, Inspiring Change

September is always a time of new beginnings, fresh opportunities and significant milestones. It is an opportunity to reflect on...

Parkinson’s Perspectives: Musicians with Parkinson’s

Perspectives from People with Parkinson’s At the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), we know that some of the most powerful...

Expanding Intergenerational Dementia Care By Spreading Joy Through Petals

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Expanding Intergenerational Dementia Care By Spreading Joy Through Petals...

Balancing Work and Senior Care Without Burning Out

Image via Pexels For family caregivers holding down a job while coordinating a parent’s or partner’s needs, work-life balance challenges...

Balancing Work and Senior Care Without Burning Out

Image via Pexels For family caregivers holding down a job while coordinating a parent’s or partner’s needs, work-life balance challenges...

Get Your Affairs in Order Now and Your Loved Ones Will Thank You Later

Maintaining Dignity & Sanity At End Of Life - Author Sonya Jury Personally Knows How Important It Is To Get...

Spiritual Intelligence for Meaningful Aging

Navigating later life changes – retirement, changing physical abilities, the loss of lifelong roles, and confronting mortality takes more than high...

From “Journeying through Dementia” to “Bellfield in Bloom”. It’s not new, it’s “Occupational Therapy.”

Journeying through Dementia is an Occupational Therapy evidence-based 10-week group programme for people with a new diagnosis of Dementia (Craig...

Out and about

It was a busy week for the Association for Dementia Studies (ADS) because as well as graduation for out Postgraduate...

Thank You to Our Donors: August

A special commemoration for donations made in Memory and in Honor. Your ARPF is humbled to help remember your loved ones....

It’s Time to Improve the Dementia Experience in Hospital Settings

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Isn’t It Time to Improve the Dementia Experience in...

At-home injection version of Alzheimer’s drug now available in US

In the U.S., people with early Alzheimer’s disease will now have the option for at-home treatment with the approved therapy...

Getting to Know You Survey

The post Getting to Know You Survey appeared first on Alzheimer's News Today.

The Different Medications of Parkinson’s Explained

Smart Patients Blog Series 2 of 5: Dr. Gilbert Discusses Parkinson’s Disease Medications This article is part 2 in our...

Individual music therapy and brain health

Did you know music CAN be used therapeutically to restore optimial functioning, despite significant structural damage to the brain?  When...

Update on Crossing the Line resources

As part of our Crossing the Line project we developed a series of booklets aimed at family carers providing personal...

Special Edition: “Ask the Physical Therapist” with Teresa Baker

Special Edition: “Ask the Physical Therapist” with Teresa Baker Special guest expert! October is National Physical Therapy Month and to...

Brain Longevity Specialist Spotlight

Maruti Ram Gudavalli, a yoga teacher and graduate of the BLTT, is bringing the 4 Pillars of Alzheimer’s Prevention® to...

Lessons Learned Through a Caregiving Journey: How To Do More Than Survive

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Lessons Learned Through a Caregiving Journey: How To Do...

Establishing the First Meeting Centre in a Hospital Setting: A Nurse Consultant’s Perspective

Creating dementia-friendly hospital environments remains one of the most pressing challenges in modern nursing practice. For people living with dementia...

Keeping Seniors Connected When The iPhone Becomes Too Complicated

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Keeping Seniors Connected When The iPhone Becomes Too Complicated...

Exciting case study opportunity

In our last update on the ‘Dementia friendly parks’ project we told you about the testing phase getting underway as...

The Courage to Change the Dementia Story

Written by: Cyndy Hunt Luzinski, MS, RN Founder and Executive Director, Dementia Together At a recent support group gathering, care partners...

“Ask the Doctor” with Dr. Rebecca Gilbert

“Ask the Doctor” with Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Q. Do the medications for PD cause nightmares? I sometimes wake up screaming...

Research You Can Understand. Progress You Can Celebrate

Research You Can Understand. Progress You Can Celebrate Parkinson’s disease research is advancing at an exciting pace, but let’s be...

Helping People with PD Thrive Through Signature Programs

Helping People with PD Thrive Through Signature Programs At APDA, every Signature Program is thoughtfully designed in collaboration with people...

One Person’s Story. Thousands of Reasons For Hope.

One Person’s Story. Thousands of Reasons For Hope. APDA Northwest Chapter Board Member Jake Miller joined the APDA Optimism Walk...

Establishing the First Meeting Centre in a Hospital Setting: A Nurse Consultant’s Perspective

Creating dementia-friendly hospital environments remains one of the most pressing challenges in modern nursing practice. For people living with dementia...

Open MIC: Neuroplasticity, Gamification Plus a Warning on AI Videos

View Post Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple #Neuroplasticity #Neuroprotection #Gamification #FakeAIVideos Lori La Bey...

Aging in Place Part One: Navigating Changes in Friendships

Submitted by Lori K. Yauch, M.A., CCC-SLP Meaningful Memory Maker “Friends, you’ve got to have friends.  You know the feeling’s oh...

Open MIC: Neuroplasticity, Gamification Plus a Warning on AI Videos

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple #Neuroplasticity #Neuroprotection #Gamification #FakeAIVideos Lori La Bey talks with...

APDA Advances Parkinson’s Priorities

APDA Advances Parkinson’s Priorities The second Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services (ACPRCS) took place on August 24,...

American Parkinson Disease Association Launches Spanish-Language Microsite, Expanding Support for Underserved Parkinson’s Community

NEW YORK, NY, AUGUST 24, 2026 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) today announced the launch of a new...

Lance A. Slatton’s Ultimate Caregiving Resource Book For Americans

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple #LanceASlatton  #CaregivingInAmerica  #CaregiverReources Lori La Bey talks with Lance...

Connecting You to Support: Dementia rehabilitation. Ideas from lived experience, policy, practice and research

An AHP Dementia Webinar http://www.alzscot.org/ahpresources As an allied health professional (AHP) dementia community we have developed a National AHP Dementia Webinar series where we...

Lance A. Slatton’s Ultimate Caregiving Resource Book For Americans

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple #LanceASlatton  #CaregivingInAmerica  #CaregiverReources Lori La Bey talks with Lance...

Gearing up for 2026/27

The new academic year is rapidly approaching, and we’re looking forward to welcoming back existing students on our Postgraduate Certificate...

The Impact of APDA Community Initiatives

The World Parkinson Congress (WPC) is an international conference that takes place every three years and brings together researchers, clinicians,...

My 20-Year Safari with Dad’s Alzheimer’s

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple #DadsAlzheimers #CaringForDad #DementiaDad #Caregiving Lori La Bey talks with...

My 20-Year Safari with Dad’s Alzheimer’s

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple #DadsAlzheimers #CaringForDad #DementiaDad #Caregiving Lori La Bey talks with...

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION TO HOST FOURTH ANNUAL VIRTUAL PARKINSON’S CONFERENCE

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION TO HOST FOURTH ANNUAL VIRTUAL PARKINSON’S CONFERENCE September 16 & 17, 2026 – Free two-day event...

Dementia Help named Carers Support Organisation of the Year 2026

Dementia Help has been named Carers Support Organisation of the Year in the Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026...

Building a More Dementia-Aware University: A Collaborative Approach

This week Dr Chris Russell writes about a new course being developed here at the University of Worcester… What does...

Are You Worried About Alzheimer’s? How to Best Stay “Mentally Active” with Dr. Henry Manhcke

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple #BrainHealth  #BrainTraining #BrainHQ #Neuroplasticity Lori La Bey talks with...

President’s Message: The Show Goes On

Dear friends, Prevention, once viewed as fringe science, is now globally recognized as the frontier of cognitive longevity. But while...

Connecting You to Support: Allied Health Professions. Who are they and how CAN they help you?

An AHP Dementia Webinar http://www.alzscot.org/ahpresources “I liked the use of the website in real time to get a better understanding...

Are You Worried About Alzheimer’s? How to Best Stay “Mentally Active” with Dr. Henry Manhcke

Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple #BrainHealth  #BrainTraining #BrainHQ #Neuroplasticity Lori La Bey talks with...

Wildfire Safety for Seniors and Caregivers: Planning Today for Greater Peace of Mind

#WildfireSafety  #FireSafetyPlan #EscapePlan #FirePlans4Seniors When we think about wildfire preparedness, it’s easy to picture protecting homes and gathering emergency supplies....


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