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    • Do your brain a favour - volunteer!
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      • From the eyes of a 10 year old
      • The scarf
      • Tout oublier (French only)
      • Petite Fleur de la Mémoire Perdue (French only)
  • Personal stories
    • Feature Story

Personal stories

These stories highlight the experiences of real people who have been touched by Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, and what they are doing to keep their brains healthy. Exercise, stress reduction, and laughing are just three ways to promote a healthy brain. Read our feature story for more ways to keep a healthy brain.