Comprehensive Alzheimer's Resources
Teepa Snow - What is Dementia?
Dementia Care and Training Specialist Teepa Snow helps you understand what dementia is. She promotes the Positive Approach to Care (PAC), a person-centered method that emphasizes dignity, empathy, and practical communication to improve interactions and quality of life for people living with dementia.
Preventing Alzheimer's Disease: What Do We Know?
According to the National Institute on Aging, changes in the brain occur many years before the first symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease appear. These early brain changes point to a possible window of opportunity to prevent or delay memory loss and other symptoms of dementia. While nothing has been proven yet to prevent Alzheimer’s, researchers have identified promising strategies and are learning more about what might — and might not — work.
Alzheimer's Community Care
David’s Alzheimer’s Fight is a heartfelt caring podcast that shares my personal journey with early Alzheimer’s while providing practical Alzheimer’s aid, emotional support, and expert insight for others navigating similar paths. Co-hosted with Dr. Karen Gilbert, DNP—an acclaimed dementia care specialist from Alzheimer’s Community Care—we delve into topics like brain health, caregiving strategies, and community resources. Our aim is to empower listeners, including those seeking health & advocacy, to face Alzheimer’s with clarity, connection, and hope, fostering a sense of hope & healing through our story & support. Together, we amplify the voices of care in the community and promote neuro wellness.
Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way in providing Alzheimer's Aid to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Through initiatives like the Caring Podcast and David Uhlfelder's inspiring story, 'David's Fight,' we promote Health & Advocacy, fostering Hope & Healing in the community while highlighting the importance of Neuro Wellness and the Voices of Care.
AARP -Lifestyle Changes to Ease Dementia Symptoms
These approaches can promote healthy brain aging and sustained everyday function, aligning with the principles discussed in David Uhlfelder's 'David's Fight' and the 'Caring Podcast'. By focusing on Neuro Wellness, we can provide essential support and hope for those affected by Alzheimer's, fostering a community of 'Voices of Care' that emphasizes Health & Advocacy, as well as 'Hope & Healing' in the journey of Alzheimer's Aid.
Eating Eggs Regularly
The study analyzed 1,024 older adults and found that eating more than one egg per week was associated with about a 47% lower risk of Alzheimer’s dementia over ~7 years of follow-up.
Researchers found that eggs are rich in choline, an essential nutrient that supports brain health, strengthens