_ Alzheimer's Disease and other DementiasUndiagnosed Dementia Puts Elders at Risk By Sondra Forsyth articleAccording 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 DementiasDementia on the Downslide By Sondra Forsyth articleIn a hopeful sign for the health of the nation’s brains, the percentage of American seniors with dementia is dropping, … Read More→
_ Prostate cancerA Prostate-Cancer Treatment May Be Linked to Dementia By Jane Farrell articleProstate-cancer patients who are treated with testosterone-lowering drugs may be twice as likely to develop dementia within five years as … Read More→
_ Six Signs That A Person with Dementia Might Wander By Jane Farrell articleAnyone living with a form of dementia such as Alzheimer’s is at risk of wandering. “It’s predicted that six of … Read More→
_ Study: Caffeine Linked with Reduced Risk of Dementia By Jane Farrell articleGood news for female caffeine consumers: Higher caffeine intake in women is associated with reduced odds of developing dementia or … Read More→
_ CaregivingUnderstanding and Coping with Behavioral Changes in Seniors By Sondra Forsyth articleAging can bring a cascade of physical and emotional changes. The variety of resulting behavioral changes may baffle or worry … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other DementiasThe Depression/Dementia Connection By Jane Farrell articleEditor’s note: Depression can be devastating for the sufferer and his or her loved ones, but when paired with dementia, … Read More→
_ ExerciseExercise Improves Brain as Well as Body By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have discovered that regular physical activity for older adults could lead to higher brain volumes and a reduced risk … Read More→
_ Can a Dementia Diagnosis Have a Silver Lining? By Sondra Forsyth articleResults from a study of patients with a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or early dementia indicates that their outlook … Read More→
_ CaregivingVacation Advice for Caregivers By Jane Farrell articleSummer 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 DementiasIs It a Memory Lapse or Is It Dementia? By Sondra Forsyth articleAbout 10% of all people over the age of 65 have some form of dementia, by the age of 85 … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Senior HealthThe Other Dementias By Jane Farrell articleDementia is the loss of cognitive functioning—thinking, remembering, and reasoning—and behavioral abilities to such an extent that it interferes with … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other DementiasUnsafe Behaviors in Older Adults Who Likely Have Dementia By Sondra Forsyth articleOlder 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 medicinesCould Your OTC Antacid Put You at Risk for Heart Disease, Dementia, and Kidney Failure? By Sondra Forsyth articleChronic 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 HealthMore Exercise May Reduce Memory Loss By Jane Farrell articleOlder 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 / hypertensionHypertension and Dementia: A Frightening Connection By Jane Farrell articleAccording 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 VitaminsLack of Vitamin D Shows A Strong Link to Dementia By Adprime Admin articleResearchers have found a strong link between Vitamin D insufficiency and memory loss that is associated with Alzheimer’s disease and … Read More→
Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Caregiving Medical ResearchAlzheimer’s Patients & Caregivers Prefer Support over Research for Cure By Adprime Admin articleMore than $100 million in federal funding was spent last year toward searching for a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. However, … Read More→