_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Senior HealthA Diet That Helps Stop Cognitive Decline By articleResearchers say that eating a group of specific foods – known as the MIND Diet – may slow cognitive decline … Read More→
Meds for Dementia Could Cause Harmful Weight Loss By articleMedications commonly used to treat dementia could result in harmful weight loss, according to a study by University of California, … Read More→
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Alzheimer's Disease and other DementiasBehavior Changes in Dementia By articleSo often I’ll receive a call from clients concerned about a sudden behavioral change in a memory-impaired resident. And, all … Read More→
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_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias over-the-counter medicinesSome OTC Drugs Linked to Dementia By articleResearchers say that taking some commonly used drugs at a higher dose for a longer time carries a significantly increased … Read More→
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_ Glitch in “Garbage Removal” Ups Dementia Risk By Sondra Forsyth articleAn international team of researchers identified a pathogenic mechanism that is common to several neurodegenerative diseases. The findings suggest that it may be possible to slow the progression of dementia even after the onset of symptoms.
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias SexWhat Happens to Your Sex Life When Your Partner Develops Dementia? By articleBy Douglas Wornell MD What happens with sex in an established relationship -- perhaps one that’s been going on for decades -- when dementia enters the picture? At first glance, one might guess that the couple is likely older and sex isn’t happening anyway. Secondly, many may feel that the dementia will only push the couple further apart and therefore extinguish what glimmer of sexual activity was happening.