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Still Alice (2014) by Wash Westmoreland and Richard Glatzer
One woman’s life turns upside down with the diagnosis and progression of her early-onset Alzheimer's
Still Alice is one of those essential movies, an instant classic that has an effect on all of its viewers, regardless of their backgrounds. Alzheimer’s and dementia are growing illnesses that have a growing effect on all of us as … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Alzheimer's, award winning films, Death, Dementia, end-of-life, julianne moore, Life, Memory Loss, mental illness, still alice
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Hogewey: The Dementia Village That Embraces Late-Stage Alzheimer’s
Dutch town Hogewey is entirely inhabited by people who have Alzheimer's, and the patients are thriving
The little village of Hogewey in The Netherlands looks normal on the outside: 23 houses nestled around a community plaza filled with stores and park benches. But this village has a secret. Everyone living within its gates has late-stage Alzheimer’s. … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Advanced Dementia, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's disease, Amerongen, Caregiving, Dementia, Hogewey, Nursing home
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Free Memory Screenings Can Help Detect Alzheimer’s Sooner
One group wants to use recreated photos of treasured memories to spread the word about Alzheimer's screenings
Did you know that November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month? Well, one group wants all of you to remember it. Remember Together is an organization focused on early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s through a huge social media campaign. The idea is simple: … Continue reading
Pomegranates Helping Alzheimer’s
Research shows pomegranates calm brain inflammation for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
According to the American Alzheimer’s Association, over 15.5 million people provided 17.7 billion hours of unpaid care to those suffering from the disease in 2013 alone. That adds up to over $200 billion of care – and doesn’t even tally … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
Tagged Aging, Alzheimer's, alzheimer's cure, Death, Dementia, Memory Loss, Parkinson's disease, Pomegranate, Punicalagin, Senior illness
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Alzheimer’s Is The Sixth Leading Cause Of Death
How can you treat Alzheimer’s disease? Improv may be an answer
I hear over and over again from industry experts that Alzheimer’s is the most devastating disease of all. I have listened to the personal stories of many of my friends— horrified by the words and convoluted beliefs—as they witness their … Continue reading
Comedian Seth Rogen’s Hilarious and Poignant Speech on Alzheimer’s Disease
The star from Pineapple Express delivers the opening statement before a Senate hearing on Alzheimer's research
Most people—more likely the younger generations—know Seth Rogen from his token role as a hilarious, pot-smoking man-child in films such as Knocked Up (2007) and Pineapple Express (2008). But there’s much more to a man who excels in what he himself … Continue reading
