Pinky's Palace

Pinky's Palace Pinky’s Palace (a non-profit 501c-3) is committed locally to helping families affected by Dementia.

Our mission at Pinky’s Palace is to educate and assist families caring for a loved one with Dementia; provide resources, services and equipment to those families in need; offer a venue where families and living centers may bring their loved ones for an enjoyable outing; provide strength, support, networking, and fellowship to families; caring for loved ones at home; let families know they are not alone on their journey dealing with this devastating disease and to help those in need.

09/07/2026

Pinky's Place - Antique & Artisan Market will be closed today, September 7. Have a safe and fun holiday! We’ll be back to normal hours (Daily 10a-5p) on Tuesday.

4790 Alpine Ave., NW
Comstock Park, MI
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09/06/2026

Dementia cases in the U.S. are expected to double by 2060.

Age is the biggest risk factor for dementia, and the number of people over age 65 is expected to keep growing in the coming decades.

Women have a higher lifetime risk for dementia.

While we can’t control every risk factor, some lifestyle choices may help. Staying physically active, eating a Mediterranean diet and staying socially and mentally engaged may help lower dementia risk or delay its onset.

There is currently no cure for dementia, but some treatments may help slow the progression of symptoms.

As the number of dementia cases grows, so does the need for research into prevention and treatment.

09/05/2026

Playing mahjong can be more than a fun way to spend time with friends. Games that challenge you to think, learn and connect with others can help keep your brain active.

Cleveland Clinic experts recommend mentally challenging activities as one part of supporting brain health. Games can work your mind in ways you may not use during your everyday routine. Strategic games and puzzles can challenge your thinking while learning something new helps your brain form new mental connections.

There’s a social benefit, too. When you play a game with others, you’re connecting, communicating and responding to social cues. Cleveland Clinic identifies staying socially connected as another important part of brain health.

But no single game is a magic solution. Experts note that there’s limited evidence that brain-training games alone can prevent age-related cognitive decline or dementia. A variety of mentally stimulating activities, along with other healthy lifestyle habits, is a better approach.

So whether you enjoy mahjong, cards, chess, crosswords or another game that gets you thinking, choose something you enjoy and that continues to challenge you over time.

Your brain likes a challenge. Give it one.

09/04/2026

Exercises that improve balance can help you reduce your chances of falling. A few minutes a day is all it takes to gain steadiness and move with more confidence.

Doing daily exercises can help you improve your lower body strength and gain steadiness. Here are four balance exercises you can do anytime, anywhere, in about five minutes.

-Single leg stance
Stand with your feet together.
Bend one knee, raising your foot behind you. Hold the pose for 10 seconds before returning your foot to the ground.
Repeat with the other leg to complete a single set.
If needed, place a sturdy chair in front of you to hold for support.

-Tandem stance and walk
Stand with one foot directly in front of the other so that the toes of one foot touch the heel of the other.
Work to maintain your balance as you progress forward, with your heel touching your toes at the completion of each step.
Hold for one second after each step.
Take three steps with each foot for the set.

-Single leg stance – forward
Stand with your feet together.
Lift one leg out in front of your body and hold for 10 seconds while keeping your balance.
Maintain a slightly bent knee on your stance side (planted leg).
Repeat with the other leg to complete a single set.

-Single leg stance – lateral
Stand with your feet together.
Slowly lift one leg to the side of your body and hold the position for 10 seconds while working to maintain your balance.
Keep a slightly bent knee on your stance side (planted leg).
Repeat with the other leg to complete a single set.

No matter how simple these exercises may seem, it’s always a good idea to talk to your doctor before beginning any exercise program. They may have other suggestions for ways you can improve your balance and stay active as you age.

Once you get the go-ahead, dedicate yourself to doing these exercises every day. They can help you stay on your feet for the long term.

09/03/2026

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a major cause of dementia in younger people under the age of 65.

There are currently no treatments that can stop or slow FTD. But Alzheimer’s Society-funded researchers are working to change that:

Our funded researchers are:

🔎 Studying MRI brain scans to understand how different genetic forms of FTD affect the brain over time, including before symptoms appear. This could help improve diagnosis and how future clinical trials measure whether treatments are working.

🧠 Investigating how genetic changes linked to FTD may trigger inflammation in the brain. Understanding these processes could reveal potential targets for future treatments.

⏱️ Studying young people from families affected by genetic forms of FTD to better understand when the earliest changes may occur. This could help researchers spot the earliest signs of the disease and understand when future treatments might need to be given.

🔬 Exploring whether increasing levels of a protein called C9orf72, which helps keep brain cells healthy, could restore healthy cell function for some people with FTD. This is early-stage laboratory research, but it could identify new avenues for developing future treatments.

There is still much we don’t know about frontotemporal dementia, but by funding studies like these we are building the knowledge we need to improve diagnosis, design better clinical trials and, ultimately, develop new treatments.

09/02/2026

September is .

Alzheimer’s disease (pronounced “alz-HAI-mirs”) is a brain condition that causes a progressive decline in memory, thinking, learning and organizing skills. It eventually affects a person’s ability to carry out basic daily activities. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia.

This month, and every month, we work hard to change the future for women and Alzheimer’s disease.

We also recognize that women are at the epicenter of the global Alzheimer’s epidemic and believe that cutting edge research on women’s brains is necessary to change the course of the disease. We raise money for critical women-based research and instigate the creation of women-based initiatives at leading scientific institutions, universities, foundations and organizations. We partner with leading researchers and non-profit organizations that share our vision and hope to create women’s Alzheimer’s research funds that finance high potential, gender-based scientific investigations. We are aggressively seeking answers to the question: Why are women disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias? Answering that question requires a sharp focus on what is particular to women’s biology, genetics, and lifestyle.

Want to join our movement? Use this link: cle.clinic/WAM-News or click the link in our story or in our “Events” highlight.

09/01/2026

Recent research suggests that herpesviruses, specifically HSV-1, may play a role in Alzheimer’s disease by activating transposable elements in the brain.

This activation can disrupt essential genetic processes, potentially leading to neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration.

The study also highlights antiviral therapies as a promising area of exploration for preventing or treating Alzheimer’s disease. These findings may pave the way for innovative treatment options in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases.

08/31/2026

It’s never too late to take charge of your brain health. By starting these 10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain today, you can lower the risk of developing cognitive decline and dementia: alz.org/healthyhabits.

08/30/2026

What does blood pressure have to do with your brain? More than you might think.

We often talk about blood pressure in connection with heart health. But the health of your blood vessels matters to your brain, too.

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, means blood is pushing too forcefully against the walls of your arteries. Over time, untreated high blood pressure can damage blood vessels and is associated with serious health complications, including stroke, cognitive impairment and dementia.

That connection is especially important when we talk about protecting brain health as we age.

Research increasingly points to cardiovascular risk factors as an important part of dementia risk reduction. That means knowing your blood pressure, along with other measures like cholesterol and blood sugar, can give you valuable information about your health today and your brain health for the future.

For women, paying attention to these numbers during midlife can be particularly important. Alzheimer’s disease risk develops over time and Cleveland Clinic identifies heart and metabolic conditions, including high blood pressure, as factors that can contribute to a woman’s risk.

The encouraging part is that blood pressure is something you can monitor and manage.

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, so you may not know you have it without having it checked. Talk with your healthcare provider about your blood pressure, what your numbers mean and what steps may be appropriate for you. Depending on your individual health, managing blood pressure may include changes to physical activity and diet, medication or treatment of other health conditions.

Taking care of your heart and blood vessels is also one way to take care of your brain.

Because brain health isn’t only something to think about later in life. The choices and conversations we have about our health today can be part of protecting it for years to come.

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