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Celebrating Thanksgiving
It may come as a surprise to you that those with mid to later stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia may not remember that it is Thanksgiving!...
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Alcoeur Gardens
Sep 30, 20191 min read
A Beautiful Day for a Beautiful Cause
Team Angels for Alzheimer's had a great time this past Saturday at the Alzheimer's New Jersey Walk to Fight Alzheimer's Southern Regional...
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Sep 26, 20193 min read
Why Some Drugs Fail
New insights into a specific gene variant may help to explain why some Alzheimer's drugs work in certain people but may fail in others....
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Sep 24, 20191 min read
Something Sweet from our Dear Annette
Here at Alcoeur Gardens, we pride ourselves in truly treating our residents like family. We are always learning more and more about who...
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Sep 23, 20191 min read
Check in with Alcoeur!
We have had so many fun things going on at Alcoeur! Our residents have been trying out new art activities and loving it!!! They have...
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Sep 18, 20193 min read
Hearing and Saying Words in Alzheimer's
BETTER COMMUNICATION: Which words are easier and harder for people with dementia? When finding the right word or comprehending a...
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Sep 16, 20194 min read
Alzheimer’s Disease Destroys Neurons that Keep Us Awake
Researchers and caregivers have noted that excessive daytime napping can develop long before the memory problems associated with...
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Sep 12, 20192 min read
Music Always Lifts - The Power of Music
How can music help people who have Alzheimer's disease? Research suggests that listening to or singing songs can provide emotional and...
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Sep 10, 20192 min read
World Alzheimer's Month
September is World Alzheimer's Month! This campaign is every September to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds...
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Aug 29, 20193 min read
Where Alzheimer's Begins
3 ROOTS OF ALZHEIMER'S: Columbia University researchers have pinpointed 3 discoveries about Alzheimer's: Where it starts Why it starts...
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Aug 16, 20193 min read
How To Offer Help To Those With Dementia, Who Don't Want Your Help.
Do you know a person with dementia or memory problems who is refusing offers of help? Here are a few ways to support someone who may be...
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Alcoeur Gardens
Aug 7, 20194 min read
What Causes Sundowning?
What Causes Sundowning? Frustration or Chemistry? In "SUNDOWNING SYNDROME," people with dementia show high levels of anxiety, agitation,...
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Jul 10, 20191 min read
Self-care for the Caregiver...
Coping with the stresses of being a caregiver can take their toll, but learning effective coping mechanisms and having a group of...
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Jul 1, 20192 min read
The fight against Alzheimer's continues...
WHY do we need to FIGHT for additional research and treatments? We need to better understand how Alzheimer’s unfolds. The brain is a...
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Jun 24, 20191 min read
Coping with Aggression and Agitation in Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients
A person who has dementia may exhibit challenging behaviors for many reasons. Being sensitive to the emotion behind the behavior can help...
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