Redirecting Dementia
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Gary, a former dentist living in a dementia care center, gets confused — and it worries him. See staff “redirect” him and relieve his anxiety.
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Can miniature towns make dementia care more humane? Designers of The Hogeweyk dementia village in Netherlands believe so.
An Australian Travels to Denmark’s Dementia Village to Confront His Diagnosis
July 13, 2023
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Struggling with early onset dementia, Greg Kelly traveled from Australia to Denmark to see what life would be like in a dementia village. He was surprised by what he saw.
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June 9, 2023
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Researchers in London and Paris report staying in touch with friends and family in midlife activates centers of the brain that involve language and memory. It could be linked to better cognitive health.
No Smoking, Heart Health Linked to Cognitive Health
May 19, 2023
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Researchers have found both smoking and cardiovascular disease impair the ability to learn and memorize. Find out more.
6 Early Signs of Dementia & Foods to Head it Off
May 7, 2023
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What are the six signs of early dementia, and how can Vitamin B1 help head it off? Dr. Eric Berg explains.
5 Types of Blood Pressure Meds Can Reduce Dementia Risk
April 26, 2023
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A global team of scientists has found by tracking the health of more than 31,000 adults through six longitudinal studies that treating high blood pressure with medication reduces the risk of dementia by 12 percent. It reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease even more – by 16 percent. Find out why.
What is Dementia Like? Find Out.
April 23, 2023
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What does it actually feel like when one has some form of dementia? Four millennials with dementia in their families find out in a real, visceral way on a special tour.
Non-Drug Therapies Can Treat Depression in Dementia
April 20, 2023
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Non-drug therapies, such as exercise, appear to be as, or more, effective than drugs for reducing symptoms of depression in people with dementia, says a team of international researchers.
Mediterranean Diet Can Protect Against Dementia
April 10, 2023
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Researchers found in a German study the Mediterranean diet — one rich in fish, vegetables and olive oil — can protect the brain from the development of protein deposits and loss of brain matter.
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