BOOK OF THE WEEK: Walker’s book is written with the soul of a poet–someone unafraid to see both the difficulty and the gift of suffering.
BOOK OF THE WEEK: Along dementia’s caregiving journey, there may be blessings you never thought could happen. This book is about that very thing. It
BOOK OF THE WEEK: People with dementia will enjoy these well-balanced challenges. The book’s images are full of yester-year’s classic scenes, with senior-friendly clothing styles,
BEST BOOK OF 2014: This book on dementia is as amazing as it is informative! Through the art of fiction, Eric Rill gives a hard-hitting
40% of family caregivers develop depression, which typically leads to care breakdown. Family caregivers who took the START (STrAtegies for RelaTives) course were 7 times
BOOK OF THE WEEK with VIDEO REVIEW: On Pluto: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer’s is a gripping, fun, heartbreaking and, ultimately, uplifting book. It puts
BOOK OF THE WEEK: “I don’t remember what we did… but that doesn’t matter. It was sure fun while it was happening,” observes Vivian, when
BOOK OF THE WEEK: Do you feel you’ve earned the warmhearted title of “Care-Coach” or even “Care-Partner”? If so, then “Matters of the Mind and
BOOK OF THE WEEK This book brings caregivers a sense of peace and understanding, with good tips and advice. Who would have thought such a
BOOK OF THE WEEK: Why Did Grandma Put Her Underwear in the Refrigerator? Alzheimer’s is confusing for children to grasp. This book takes a very
The protein BDNF builds synapses in the human brain, nurturing brain cells and fighting off dementia. While there is no artificial way of boosting it, social and cognitive activity can.
Memory failing? New research shows you may need help, but not for dementia. Memory slips, stress and fatigue are growing in people with healthy memory.
People may not have easy access to sophisticated, expensive dementia tests. A simple test from Einstein Medicine uses a stopwatch and a few questions to determine one’s risk of dementia. The potential payoff could be tremendous for individuals, their families and society.
In a study on health & cynicism, people were asked how much they agree with statements such as, “I think most people would lie to get ahead,” and “It is safer to trust nobody”. The clear connection between their answers and their risk of dementia may startle you.
Lewis Hornby had a problem: his grandmother with dementia wasn’t drinking enough, causing her to get severely dehydrated.
Dr. Richard Taylor has Alzheimer’s and the right attitude!
Swedish researchers find that cholinesterase inhibitors provide cognitive benefits and reduce mortality for up to five years after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. One medication significantly reduced the risk of developing severe dementia.
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