_ 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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_ Six Signs That A Person with Dementia Might Wander By Jane Farrell article Anyone living with a form of dementia such as AlzheimerΓÇÖs is at risk of wandering. ΓÇ£ItΓÇÖs predicted that six of … Read More→
_ Study: Caffeine Linked with Reduced Risk of Dementia By Jane Farrell article Good news for female caffeine consumers: Higher caffeine intake in women is associated with reduced odds of developing dementia or … Read More→
_ Caregiving Understanding and Coping with Behavioral Changes in Seniors By Sondra Forsyth article Aging can bring a cascade of physical and emotional changes. The variety of resulting behavioral changes may baffle or worry … Read More→
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_ Exercise Exercise Improves Brain as Well as Body By Jane Farrell article Researchers have discovered that regular physical activity for older adults could lead to higher brain volumes and a reduced risk … Read More→
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_ Caregiving Vacation Advice for Caregivers By Jane Farrell article Summer vacation season is in full swing, and many people are making plans to get away. For some, the most … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Is It a Memory Lapse or Is It Dementia? By Sondra Forsyth article About 10% of all people over the age of 65 have some form of dementia, by the age of 85 … 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→
_ Heartburn/GERD over-the-counter medicines Could Your OTC Antacid Put You at Risk for Heart Disease, Dementia, and Kidney Failure? By Sondra Forsyth article Chronic use of over-the-counter drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) speeds up the aging … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Senior Health More Exercise May Reduce Memory Loss By Jane Farrell article Older people who are physically active have larger gray matter volume in key brain areas responsible for memory and cognition, … 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 Caregiving Vitamins Lack of Vitamin D Shows A Strong Link to Dementia By Jane Farrell article Researchers have found a strong link between Vitamin D insufficiency and memory loss that is associated with AlzheimerΓÇÖs disease and … Read More→
Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Caregiving Medical Research AlzheimerΓÇÖs Patients & Caregivers Prefer Support over Research for Cure By Jane Farrell article More than $100 million in federal funding was spent last year toward searching for a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. However, … Read More→