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...

The Afternoon of Life: Dementia, Aging, and the Courage to Stay

Listen or Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple #Aging #healthyAging #Dementia #Calmness #Discrimination Lori La Bey talks with Eva...

Study reports Alzheimer’s treatment gains in long-term care

Top-line data from a real-world study suggest that Zunveyl (benzgalantamine) was associated with provider-reported improvements in cognition, behavioral symptoms, daily...

When the Tablet Stops Working: No-Touch Engagement for Residents With Advanced Dementia

No-Touch Engagement For Residents With Advanced Dementia Is Life Enhancing When The Tablet Stops Working, But What Does That Look...

After a Dementia Diagnosis, “Wait and See” Isn’t Your Only Option

Submitted by: By Daniel Kelly, NewDays Cofounder and Chief Innovations Officer Daniel Kelly has spent his career at the intersection...

Benefits of Memory Cafes and How They Support Families

Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Memory Cafes and Seniors on Conscious Caregiving with L & L #MemoryCafes #SupportingSenior #CaringForElders...

Benefits of Memory Cafes and How They Support Families

Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Memory Cafes and Seniors on Conscious Caregiving with L & L #MemoryCafes #SupportingSenior #CaringForElders...

The Hidden Heatwave: Loneliness, Dementia, and Senior Mental Health

Listen or Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple #SummerCaregivers #SurvivingTheHeat #CaringForElders #SeniorHelpers Lori La Bey talks with Christina Chartrand,...

Lorenzo’s House

This week we’ve got a guest blog from Lorenzo’s House, including insight from a family member who has benefitted from...

Danny Glover & Alzheimer’s

This week, legendary actor and activist Danny Glover sat down on the Today Show to share a deeply personal update:...

Happy Independence Day!

Our team at ARPF wishes you a happy Fourth of July! Whether you’re heading to a neighborhood party, watching fireworks,...

Progress is Underway: Recap of the First Advisory Council Meeting

Progress is Underway: Recap of the First Advisory Council Meeting Progress is underway! The inaugural Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care,...

The Impacts of APDA Investments in PD Research

A Closer Look at APDA’s Unique Research Funding Presented at the World Parkinson Congress in 2026 The World Parkinson Congress...

Supporting Memory, Identity, and Connection Through Every Stage of Dementia

Listen or Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Podcast #CrayonCards #SupportingMemory #Engagement Lori La Bey talks with Joe Pianetta,...

Running on Empty: How to Navigate Menopause and Caring for a Loved One

Listen or Subscribe to Hello Hot Flash Podcast on Apple #menopause #HelloHotFlash #MenopauseSymptoms #CaringAndMenopause Today, our founder, Lori La Bey,...

Campaigning for Dignity: Fiona’s Ripple Effect. Part 2

Hello! My name is Emma Galloway and I am a fourth year (undergraduate) Occupational Therapy student from Queen Margaret University,...

From Italy to Worcester, with wheels, good food, human connection and research

This week we hand over to Livia Wright, a visiting PhD student from Italy whose PhD is on ‘Older adults...

Arthur’s Memory Cafe – Living Beyond the Dementia Journey

Listen or Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Podcast Today, Lori La Bey, the host of Alzheimer’s Speaks, talks...

Aging as a Spiritual Journey – Webinar

In much of modern culture, aging is often framed as a time of decline, loss, and diminishing relevance. Yet many...

Father’s Day and the Summer Solstice

Father’s Day and the Summer Solstice When I woke up this morning, I was thinking this is a rare occurrence...

Federal Paraquat Ban Legislation Introduced

Federal Paraquat Ban Legislation Introduced Today, Representatives Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced the Paraquat Prevention Act,...

Celebration time

We like to hear about what our students have done since completing training and education courses with us to celebrate...

President’s Message: Happy Birthday, ARPF! Looking Back & Moving Forward

Dear friends, This June, we’re throwing a birthday party — and you’re at the heart of it. For 33 years,...

Campaigning for Dignity: Fiona’s Ripple Effect. Part 1

Hello! My name is Aoife, I am a second year MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) Student from Queen Margaret University and...

How to Make Your Home More Senior and Dementia Friendly     

Listen or Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Podcast How to Make Your Home More Senior and Dementia Friendly       ...

How to Make Your Home More Senior and Dementia Friendly     

Listen or Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Podcast How to Make Your Home More Senior and Dementia Friendly       ...

A Turning Point for Parkinson’s: Why the June 29 Advisory Council Meeting Matters

A Turning Point for Parkinson’s: Why the June 29 Advisory Council Meeting Matters On June 29, 2026, the newly established...

Make your voice heard: Deadline June 22!

Act fast to submit a public comment prior to the inaugural meeting for the newly established Advisory Council on Parkinson’s...

Queer to the Grave

This week we hand over to Dáithí C., a trans/nonbinary person living with dementia, to hear their experiences during Pride...

Let’s Go Waterskiing: A Story Of Dementia Communication

The clip below is from an interview on The Dementia Collective podcast, with host Andrew Karesa, founder of blueBell Village....

Let’s Go Waterskiing: A Story Of Dementia Communication

The clip below is from an interview on The Dementia Collective podcast, with host Andrew Karesa, founder of blueBell Village....

How to Vet Adult Day Programs Before Your First Visit — A Caregiver’s Safety and Quality Checklist

Information to help guide you in finding the right adult day program for your loved one living with dementia, The...

Thank You to Our Donors: May

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

Rehabilitation in Dementia. an occupational therapists perspective.

Hi, my name is Alice and I work as an Occupational Therapist and Sensory Integration Practitioner with people across the...

News round up

As we rapidly approach halfway through the year (how did that happen?), it felt about time to give a quick...

What We Can Learn From Birds

Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D.President/Medical DirectorAlzheimer’s Research & Prevention FoundationPrevention Editor, Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease I once heard a Guru say...

Parkinson’s Perspectives: Staying Active with Parkinson’s

Hear from People with Parkinson’s About Staying Active At the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), we know that some of...

How to Know When and How to Move Closer to Support Aging Loved Ones

For adult children managing careers, kids, and long-distance worry, supporting aging parents can start as a few nagging moments and...

How to Know When and How to Move Closer to Support Aging Loved Ones

For adult children managing careers, kids, and long-distance worry, supporting aging parents can start as a few nagging moments and...

Transitioning To Senior Living Communities Part Four: Putting It Together: Establishing A Routine

Help reduce your stress when moving from your home to a senior living community by establishing some helpful routines outlined...

How to Talk to Someone with Dementia Without Causing Frustration

Tips To Simpilifying Dementia Communication - Often, we cause the stress a person living with dementia feels, by the way...

Quiet Mind Dementia Relief, Cognitive Improvement, and Joy

Listen or Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Podcast Quiet Mind Dementia Relief, Cognitive Improvement, and Joy     #CalmingTheBrain #Quiet...

The Voice of Lived Experience. Shaping Future Allied Health Professionals

“Visiting Alzheimer Scotland gave students valuable insight into how third sector organisations operate in practice. Hearing from fellow students supported peer...

Testing, testing…

Our ‘Dementia friendly parks’ project is moving forward at a pace and has just got the next exciting phase underway....

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The Camino Connection, Relationships, and Dementia

The Camino Connection, Relationships, and Dementia  #Connections #Memories #Inspriation Lori La Bey talks with Andrea Hogan, a former Qualcomm CMO,...

When the Caregiver Becomes the Predator: One Son’s Fight to Uncover the Truth

The Camino Connection, Relationships, and Dementia  #FinancialAbuse #CaregiverTips #ProtectYourFamily Lori La Bey talks with Charles Wallace, who goes by Chip,...

Challenging My Preconceptions. What Lived Experience Taught Me About living with Dementia

Hi Everyone! I’m Aoife Gordon, I am a final year MSc Occupational Therapy Student (Pre-Registration) at Queen Margaret University. My...

Crossing the Line webinar

A couple of weeks ago we were delighted to be part of the Dementia Community webinar series, which offers regular,...

Isn’t That Interesting? Curiosity and Humble Deferral™

Written By: Cyndy Hunt Luzinski, MS, RN, SPECAL® Master Practitioner Founder and Executive Director, Dementia Together   Albert Einstein said,...

Mom Forgot My Birthday: A ‘How-Not-To’ Guide for Caregivers

Mom Forgot My Birthday: A ‘How-Not-To’ Guide for Caregivers    #CaringForMom  #ADaughtersJourney #DementiaCare Lori La Bey talks with Sonya Jury, a...

In conversation with Margaret, member of Scottish Dementia Working Group

Hello! Emma and Aoife here. We are Occupational Therapy Students from Queen Margaret University who were on a 10-week placement...

Uncle Scotchy’s Journey As A Son, Caregiver, And A Creative

Uncle Scotchy’s Journey As A Son, Caregiver, And A Creative #CaringForMom  #ASonsJourney #DementiaCare Lori La Bey talks with Eric Garcia,...

Dementia conversations

This week we hand over to Senior Lecturer Dr Catrin Hedd Jones to hear about some of the activities that...

The Power of Light for Brain Health

Listen or Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple Podcast The Power of Light for Brain Health #photobiomodulation  #Neuronic #BrainHealth...

Joint statement by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and WHO concerning the outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus

The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) reaffirm their strong partnership...

Akismet: Introducing the official Akismet Drupal module

The official module is here! For two decades, Akismet has done one thing exceptionally well: keep spam out of WordPress....

Matt: Bee Champion

Spelling bees have gotten a lot more intense. How many of these do you know? torrone, enthymeme, iguape, Denebola, fais-dodo,...

Open Channels FM: How to Make Your Case Studies Stand Out: The Power of Storytelling

Effective case studies focus on storytelling, positioning the customer as the hero. They highlight challenges, solutions, and outcomes, blending engaging...

Open Channels FM: BackTalk on Decentralized Interoperability, Data Sovereignty, and the Power of Local Community

The challenges of decentralized networks, data sovereignty complexities in hosting, and the importance of local connections within the tech community...

Open Channels FM: Open Tabs: Lists Over Grids, AI-Assisted Content & A Global Tech Read

Bob Dunn launches "Open Tabs," sharing business insights while discussing his new design preferences, the importance of human touch in...

The Latest Clinical Trial of Turmeric Curcumin for Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment

Can turmeric really sharpen memory within hours?

Awareness month event has new name: Do What You Love to End Alzheimer’s

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and the Alzheimer’s Association is holding a wide range of events to raise...

Happy Birthday ARPF! Celebrating 33 Years of Prevention, Hope & Brain Health

This month, we are celebrating 33 years of prevention, hope, research, wellness, and community. For more than three decades, ARPF...

Glaucoma and Parkinson’s Disease

Glaucoma is a very common eye condition that affects people as they age. Today, we will delve into this condition...

Another Mother’s Day And My Emotions Are All Over The Place

Search A Blast From the Past & The Stages Of Life Love, Loss, Pride, Joy, Grief, Gratitude, Sadness, and Smiles...