_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Stop Wondering if You Are a ΓÇ£Good CaregiverΓÇ¥ By Sondra Forsyth article Loving and caring for someone with dementia can be challenging. Perhaps, it is one of the most challenging struggles one … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Five Ways to Shift the Direction and Progression of Alzheimer's Disease By Sondra Forsyth article It is estimated that 5.8 million Americans are living with the effects of Alzheimer’s dementia. With a new case developing … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias U.S. Burden of Alzheimer's to Double by 2060 By Jane Farrell article The number of Alzheimer’s cases will more than double by 2060, new research shows. And Hispanic Americans have the largest … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Loneliness Increases the Risk of Dementia By Sondra Forsyth article A 2018 Florida State University College of Medicine study involving data from 12,000 participants collected over 10 years confirms the … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Brain Mechanism Measuring Memory By Jane Farrell article Researchers have come up with a simple test that can yield profound results. The word-recall quiz accurately predicted whether people … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Brain Health Modifiable Dementia Risk Factor in Older Adults By Sondra Forsyth article For older adults, it may seem as though the die is already cast regarding their odds of developing dementia, but … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Brain Health New Research Focuses on Treating Non-Cognitive Symptoms of People with Dementia By Sondra Forsyth article New research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2018 in Chicago focuses on the recent successes and ongoing … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Brain Health HereΓÇÖs to a ValentineΓÇÖs Day Toast to Your Brain Health with Wine in Moderation By Sondra Forsyth article Research done at the University of Rochester Medical Center and published in February 2018 in the journal Scientific Reports shows … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Canola Oil Linked to Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell article Canola oil is thought to be healthy, yet new research shows that its consumption is linked with worsened memory, worsened … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Undiagnosed Dementia Puts Elders at Risk By Sondra Forsyth article According to the World Health Organization, 47.5 million people worldwide are living with dementia, a number that is expected to … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Dementia on the Downslide By Sondra Forsyth article In a hopeful sign for the health of the nation’s brains, the percentage of American seniors with dementia is dropping, … Read More→
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_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Unsafe Behaviors in Older Adults Who Likely Have Dementia By Sondra Forsyth article Older adults who likely have dementia but have not been given the diagnosis are more likely to engage in potentially … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Is Increased Dementia Risk in Women a Matter of Proteins? By Sondra Forsyth article Gender-specific differences between the levels and structures of proteins present in the white matter and the mitochondria of the brains … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Caregiving How to Find the Best AlzheimerΓÇÖs or Dementia Care For Your Loved One By Sondra Forsyth article If your loved one has been diagnosed with AlzheimerΓÇÖs or dementia and canΓÇÖt live alone, finding the best long-term care … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias High blood pressure / hypertension Hypertension and Dementia: A Frightening Connection By Jane Farrell article According to the National Institutes of Health, a growing body of scientific evidence indicates that uncontrolled high blood pressure is … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias High blood pressure / hypertension Hypertension Drug May Help Treat Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell article An FDA-approved drug thatΓÇÖs used to treat hypertension also reduces cell damage thatΓÇÖs often linked to AlzheimerΓÇÖs disease, a new … Read More→