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....
Covering Care Cost For Seniors Is Overwhelming
Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Covering Care Cost For Seniors Is Overwhelming #CaregivingCosts #CostsOfCare #CoveringCaringCosts #SeniorCareCosts Join Lance A....
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....
Covering Care Cost For Seniors Is Overwhelming
Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Covering Care Cost For Seniors Is Overwhelming #CaregivingCosts #CostsOfCare #CoveringCaringCosts #SeniorCareCosts Join Lance A....
California moves to phase out paraquat
Momentum Builds to End Paraquat Use and Protect the Parkinson’s Community On August 10, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation...
How To Play With A Grandma”, a dementia-themed children’s picture book about love and play
Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple #ChildrensBook #Dementia #GrowingRelationships #LoveAndPlay Lori La Bey talks with...
How To Play With A Grandma”, a dementia-themed children’s picture book about love and play
Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple #ChildrensBook #Dementia #GrowingRelationships #LoveAndPlay Lori La Bey talks with...
Thank You to Our Donors: July
A special commemoration for donations made in Memory and in Honor. Your ARPF is humbled to help remember your loved ones....
Walking the Talk
This week we hand over to Dr Shirley Evans, Director of the Association for Dementia Studies, to hear about their...
Rethinking Safety Technology for Aging at Home
Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple #Silvie #Technology #Safety Lori La Bey talks with Alex...
Rethinking Safety Technology for Aging at Home
Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple #Silvie #Technology #Safety Lori La Bey talks with Alex...
Aging as a Spiritual Journey – Recap
We had such a fantastic webinar that we can’t help but share the community’s response. If you didn’t get a...
Circadian Rhythm Disorders and Parkinson’s Disease
Uncovering more about how Parkinson’s may affect circadian rhythm Every person has an internal clock known as the circadian rhythm...
Brain Longevity Specialist Spotlight
By Ashley McKeachie, MA, C-IAYT, E-RYT-500, BLS Since 2022, I have worked extensively with adults over 55 in a college-based...
Honoring a Legacy on the Green: The Silver Fox Classic Golf Outing Raises over $15K for Alzheimer’s Prevention
We are honored to share the success of a very special event: the Annual Silver Fox Classic Golf Outing held...
Dementia Man – The Lived Experience
Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple #DementiaMan #DementiaPlay #DementiaBook Lori La Bey talks with Sam...
Dementia Man – The Lived Experience
Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple #DementiaMan #DementiaPlay #DementiaBook Lori La Bey talks with Sam...
FDA designation may speed new treatment for Alzheimer’s psychosis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted fast track designation to remlifanserin, an experimental treatment that Acadia Pharmaceuticals...
Learn more about Namaste Care
We’ve talked about our Namaste Care short course in a few previous blog posts (see Short courses, Namaste Care course...
Care Partners: We’re Redirecting The Wrong Person
Care, not cure. After hearing late-breaking news from the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Conference, it remains clear that care, not cure,...
An Essay Of A Sister’s Journey With Dementia
I have no words of wisdom to comfort those whose loved one has Alzheimer’s. Of all the diseases, there is...
An Essay Of A Sister’s Journey With Dementia
I have no words of wisdom to comfort those whose loved one has Alzheimer’s. Of all the diseases, there is...
New Summer Docuseries
Long before lifestyle medicine went mainstream, ARPF was uncovering the science of brain health and longevity. Today, as prevention takes...
The Food Glorious Food l(a)unch event
On a warm July morning a group of interested parties came together at the University of Worcester to celebrate the...
Parkinson’s Research at Emory University’s APDA Center for Advanced Research
Each one of APDA’s nine Centers for Advanced Research conducts an exceptional array of Parkinson’s disease (PD) research activities, and...
Parkinson’s Research at Emory University’s APDA Center for Advanced Research
Each one of APDA’s nine Centers for Advanced Research conducts an exceptional array of Parkinson’s disease (PD) research activities, and...
The Latest Alzheimer’s Treatments
Listen to or Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple #KaplanClinic #IntegrativeMedicine #ReduceRisk Today, I will be talking with...
How New Caregivers Can Prevent Burnout and Build Lasting Well-Being
Image via Pexels For new caregivers stepping in for a parent, partner, or loved one, the hardest part is often...
Back at The Clubbie
In December we did our first data collection visit to ‘The Clubbie’, the first Meeting Centre in a hospital, which...
ARPF Attends the Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research
By Kirti Khalsa, ARPF CEO On June 11–13, 2026, the global yoga therapy community gathered in Costa Mesa, California, for...
Brain Longevity® Specialist Spotlight
When Malaika Albrecht, RYT200, BLS, first came across the Brain Longevity Therapy Training (BLTT) in a Yoga Alliance newsletter, she...
President’s Message: Will AI Take Over The World?
Dear friends, Many leading scientists have recently said that there is up to a 30% chance that AI will take...
Offerings By Brain Longevity Specialists
The Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation is a leading-edge non-profit organization that has been funding integrative medical research on the...
Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Care Part 2 of 2: How to Become A Bold Care Leader With Mark Wilson
Listen or Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple #BoldCareLeader #4MindsetShifts #5BreakthroughCarePillars Lori La Bey talks with Mark Wilson, who...
Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Care Part 2 of 2: How to Become A Bold Care Leader With Mark Wilson
Listen or Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple #BoldCareLeader #4MindsetShifts #5BreakthroughCarePillars Lori La Bey talks with Mark Wilson, who...
The Hidden Cost of “Free” Family Respite Care — and When to Pay for Help Instead
When you love someone living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, the word “free” can sound like a...
August is Make-A-Will Month
August is Make-A-Will Month Creating a will is one of the most meaningful ways to care for the people and...
National Parkinson’s Advisory Council First Meeting Sets the Stage of Change
National Parkinson’s Advisory Council First Meeting Sets the Stage of Change Progress is officially underway! The first meeting of the...
APDA Connects with the Global Parkinson’s Community at WPC 2026
APDA Connects with the Global Parkinson’s Community at WPC 2026 The APDA team was proud to join nearly 4,000 attendees...
APDA Launches New Spanish-Language Website
APDA Launches New Spanish-Language Website We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Spanish-language website, expanding access to trusted...
What’s Happening at APDA
What’s Happening at APDA Have you seen it yet? If you haven’t already seen APDA’s new “Do What You Love”...
Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Care Part 1 of 2: How to Become A Bold Care Leader With Mark Wilson
Listen or Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple #BoldCareLeader #4MindsetShifts #5BreakthroughCarePillars Lori La Bey talks with Mark Wilson, who...
Thank You to Our Donors: June
A special commemoration for donations made in Memory and in Honor. Your ARPF is humbled to help remember your loved ones....
Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Care Part 1 of 2: How to Become A Bold Care Leader With Mark Wilson
Listen or Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple #BoldCareLeader #4MindsetShifts #5BreakthroughCarePillars Lori La Bey talks with Mark Wilson, who...
New Study Suggests “Exercise Hormone” Irisin May Slow PD Progression
New Study Suggests “Exercise Hormone” Irisin May Slow PD Progression Exercise, Irisin, and Brain Health Exercise has long been associated...
“Ask the Doctor” with Dr. Rebecca Gilbert
“Ask the Doctor” with Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Q. How safe is knee replacement surgery for people with Parkinson’s? A. Many...
Real Stories. Real Strength. Life With Parkinson’s.
Real Stories. Real Strength. Life With Parkinson’s. We know that some of the most powerful insights about PD come from...
Showcasing Innovation and Excellence.
On 28 April 2026, colleagues from across the NHS Lanarkshire Occupational Therapy Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Addictions Service came...
Read all about it!
We try to use these weekly blogs to keep you up to date with what’s going on here at the...
American Parkinson Disease Association Announces New Training Course for Mental Health Practitioners
American Parkinson Disease Association Announces New Training Course for Mental Health Practitioners Free five-part course will provide valuable insights into...
Parkinson’s Before Diagnosis: Early Warning Signs & Prevention Strategies
Smart Patients Blog Series 1 of 5: Dr. Gilbert Discusses Early Symptoms of Parkinson’s Some early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease...
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