Insights and stories on dementia care, caregiving, and technology.
Science Simplified
A major analysis of more than 600,000 people found that loneliness was linked to a 31% higher risk of dementia. Inside that number is some good news: connection is one of the few risk factors families can actually influence. Here's what the research shows, why feeling connected matters more than simply having company, and the small, steady habits that help.
October 27, 2026
Science Simplified
When hearing gets harder, conversation quietly gets smaller. A landmark randomized trial found that hearing aids slowed cognitive decline by 48% in older adults already at higher risk. Here's what the research shows, why hearing and memory are so connected, and the hopeful step families can take today.
October 20, 2026
Perspectives
Every October 10th, the world asks how you're really doing. For a lot of dementia caregivers, that question almost never comes their way. This World Mental Health Day, we're asking it anyway, and sharing why your own wellbeing counts as part of caregiving well.
October 13, 2026
Perspectives
As the days get shorter, many families notice more restlessness in the late afternoon. The good news is that fall doesn't call for anything new. Vallige's three daily rituals stay steady, and the season adds a cinnamon stick, a maple tree, and a story about raking leaves
October 6, 2026
Science Simplified
October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month. For many families, getting an accurate diagnosis takes time. Here's why LBD can be hard to recognize, what testing can and can't show, and how what you notice at home can help your loved one's care team.
October 1, 2026
Science Simplified
In a major study published in JAMA, a simple blood test identified Alzheimer's correctly 9 times out of 10. That's more often than the specialists who diagnose it for a living. For families stuck in "let's wait and see," it's a hopeful sign that clearer answers are on the way. Here's what the research found and what it could mean for you.
September 29, 2026
Perspectives
Think of the people you know who seem to be aging well. Chances are none of them are fighting it. They're the ones out walking every morning, doing the crossword with a neighbor, calling someone just to hear about their week. New research says nearly half of dementia risk comes down to habits we can actually change, and the people who help us keep them.
September 22, 2026
Caregiver Stories
Three times faster. That's roughly how much faster cognitive decline moved in Alzheimer's patients who experienced delirium during a hospital stay. If you've ever said "they were never quite the same after that hospital stay," this post gives that moment a name, and shares what the research says actually helps.
September 14, 2026
Perspectives
When a grandparent is living with dementia, Grandparents Day can feel complicated. Will the visit feel awkward? Will the kids be scared? Here's the good news: the bond doesn't have to fade, it just needs a little translating. Simple activities like cooking, music, and photo albums can turn a short visit into a meaningful one, no memory required.
September 8, 2026
Perspectives
Every September, communities everywhere pause for World Alzheimer's Month, a season of awareness, connection, and hope. This year, we're highlighting something often overlooked: the quiet power of creativity in the dementia journey. From coloring pages to favorite songs, art offers a joyful, pressure-free way to connect, even when words become harder to find.
September 1, 2026
Perspectives
Picture someone deep into Alzheimer's who hasn't said much in an hour. Then a dog walks in, and a hand reaches out, no prompting needed. This National Dog Day, we're looking at why animals reach people that words can't, and how families can bring that same simple comfort home.
August 26, 2026
Science Simplified
When researchers repeated the largest brain-health trial in history, this time across 11 Latin American countries, with salsa and tango standing in for gym classes, the structured group's cognitive gains outpaced the self-guided group's by 55%, an even wider margin than in the original U.S. trial. The specific habits changed to fit the culture. The need for structure and company didn't. Here's what two trials, two years and two continents apart, are telling us about protecting an aging brain.
August 18, 2026