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Free to read, “May need a subscription” and “Archived copy”: what they mean
Whether an article is free to read is a guess, not a test of your access. Each item is one of three:
- No label: free to read (303 of 347). The publisher’s page marks it free, or the outlet publishes free to read: Medical Xpress, ScienceDaily, NIH (incl. NIA and PMC), Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's News Today, NPR, Alzheimer's Disease International, or a .gov site.
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- “Free to read? Not known” (33 of 347). The outlet is on neither list and its page said nothing. We do not call these paywalled.
Archived copy links go to a copy the Internet Archive (web.archive.org) saved, dated the day it was saved. We show one only where the Internet Archive reported a working saved copy when we checked; an archived copy of a subscription article sometimes shows only its opening. 265 of 347 items have one.
Relationship study finds helping dementia patient supports even their spousal caregiver
Just as a fleet of ships moves across the ocean—the flagship in the lead as other vessels circle around it—people move through life with a social convoy around them, closest confidants shifting as a person's season of life changes.
Read at Medical Xpress →'Person-centered care' improves lives of dementia residents, caregivers
For many Kentuckians with dementia, medical interventions may seem like the only choice, but a new University of Kentucky study shows that prioritizing joy and engagement through enrichment activities is vital for the health of both residents and the caregivers who support them.
Why it matters: Prioritizing joy and engagement through enrichment activities improves health for dementia residents and caregivers, offering a vital alternative to medical interventions.
Read at Medical Xpress →Helping people with dementia have a say in their medical care
A new resource is helping people with dementia speak to their doctors and health care professionals about their medicines with more confidence.
Why it matters: A new resource helps people with dementia communicate with doctors and health care professionals about their medicines with more confidence.
Read at Medical Xpress → Archived copy (26 Feb 2026), Internet ArchiveWhy people with dementia wander—and how families can keep them safe
In June 2025, an elderly woman with dementia went missing in a forested area in Natuna, Indonesia, while tending to her plants. Search and rescue (SAR) teams were deployed to locate her.
Why it matters: Understanding why people with dementia wander can help families keep them safe, especially when individuals go missing in dangerous areas.
Read at Medical Xpress → Archived copy (22 Jan 2026), Internet ArchiveWhy a life-threatening sedative is being prescribed more often for seniors
When agitated dementia patients wander or shout through the night, families and caregivers understandably feel the need to treat this frightening and potentially dangerous behavior. …
Why it matters: When agitated dementia patients wander or shout at night, families and caregivers seek ways to treat this frightening and potentially dangerous behavior.
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