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People with dementia, especially those in the later stages, can often spend a lot of time sleeping. This can sometimes be worrying for...

Here is a little peak on some things that happened during the month at Alcoeur Gardens of Brick and Toms River. This month we celebrated...

About 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease. By 2050, that will jump to 14 million, according to the Alzheimer's...

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...

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....

Here at Alcoeur Gardens, we pride ourselves in truly treating our residents like family. We are always learning more and more about who...

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...

BETTER COMMUNICATION: Which words are easier and harder for people with dementia? When finding the right word or comprehending a...

Researchers and caregivers have noted that excessive daytime napping can develop long before the memory problems associated with...

How can music help people who have Alzheimer's disease? Research suggests that listening to or singing songs can provide emotional and...

September is World Alzheimer's Month! This campaign is every September to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds...

Alcoeur Gardens is proud to be a part of the Alzheimer’s New Jersey Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s. Join our team – Angels for Alzheimer’s and...

CNN's former medical correspondent has written a book on dementia containing "100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's and...

3 ROOTS OF ALZHEIMER'S: Columbia University researchers have pinpointed 3 discoveries about Alzheimer's: Where it starts Why it starts...

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...

What Causes Sundowning? Frustration or Chemistry? In "SUNDOWNING SYNDROME," people with dementia show high levels of anxiety, agitation,...

Coping with the stresses of being a caregiver can take their toll, but learning effective coping mechanisms and having a group of...

​WHY do we need to FIGHT for additional research and treatments? We need to better understand how Alzheimer’s unfolds. The brain is a...

A person who has dementia may exhibit challenging behaviors for many reasons. Being sensitive to the emotion behind the behavior can help...