Researchers find optimistic people contribute to the health of their partners, staving off risk factors leading to Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias and cognitive decline as they grow old together.
Momento is a new AI-powered smartphone app, transforming everyday family pictures and social-media photos into powerful tools for cognitive health. Learn how it not only helps your loved one with Alzheimer’s, but also everyone else in the family, as well.
Microsoft Research’s SenseCam aids memory by recording a patient’s life in photos. Subsequent review of images by a patient diagnosed with severe memory impairment was extremely positive; periodic review of images resulted in significant recall of those events.
ACTIVITIES VIDEO + ARTICLE: A one-of-a-kind Alzheimer’s center inspires and stimulate memories for people living with dementia.
VIDEO – INSIDE EDITION: A Californian “time capsule” kindles sparks of joy in Alzheimer’s, as people see a world they remember. A ’50s-themed diner has a jukebox playing rock ‘n’ roll classics and a 1959 Ford Thunderbird’s on display. Phone booths with rotary dials, vinyl record players and vintage clothing round things out. See Jackie and her daughter Kimberly playing music to jog mom’s memory and make new moments possible.
TED VIDEO: Artist Tony Luciani was testing out a new camera when his 91-year-old mother with dementia, Elia, snuck into the background of his photos.
126 DRUGS ARE IN ALZHEIMER’S clinical trials. “Every single one represents hope,” according to Closing in on a Cure: Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials Report. Read the
INSPIRATIONAL POEM: One man’s sole bequest to posterity provides a glimpse into his heart – and life – during his final days as a patient
Denise Medved is the founder and creator of a program that takes Alzheimer’s patients through vigorous, spirited exercise routines. She calls her program, “Ageless Grace”.
A fascinating study in Europe finds that individuals who felt they had memory problems did in fact have measurable cognitive deficits. Scientists analyzed the spinal fluid to measure the levels of biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s.
A diet that combines unsaturated fats with nitrite-rich vegetables, such as olive oil and lettuce, can protect you from hypertension and vascular dementia.
A fascinating study in Europe finds that individuals who felt they had memory problems did in fact have measurable cognitive deficits. Scientists analyzed the spinal fluid to measure the levels of biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s.
A diet that combines unsaturated fats with nitrite-rich vegetables, such as olive oil and lettuce, can protect you from hypertension and vascular dementia.
Most of the time, it takes a combination of genetics, bad environment and unhealthy lifestyle to trigger Alzheimer’s. However, one gene called apolipoprotein E (APOE) can make a big difference.
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.
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