How To Care for Sundowning
April 28, 2023
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“Sundowning” describes agitation and anxiety often felt towards the end of the day in dementia. See what it is and what you can do about it.
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If You’re Worried You Have Alzheimer’s, You Probably Don’t
April 27, 2023
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FORGOT where you put those keys again? Worried about it? The good news is, though you may have a problem, it’s probably not Alzheimer’s. A real warning sign of Alzheimer’s is “anosognosia”. That’s when you forget and are not aware of it, while other people are. Learn more about what causes memory problems and how to better understand what you see.
50% Less Memory Loss by Improving Sight & Hearing
April 27, 2023
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See how hearing aids and cataract surgery slow memory loss and fight cognitive decline. Learn what vision & hearing interventions can do to fight dementia.
Anesthesia is Safe From Dementia
April 26, 2023
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Researchers know that some elderly patients have problems with cognitive function for weeks, sometimes months, following surgical procedures. Find out what the research reveals about this connection.
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.
Brain Gym: Listen to Favorite Music
April 25, 2023
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Researchers in Canada find that listening to one’s favorite music, or to music that is personally significant, leads to improvement in the integrity of the brain.
Afternoon Naps Linked to Better Mental Agility
April 24, 2023
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A regular afternoon nap seemed to be associated with better cognitive performance in a study of healthy seniors living in China.
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.
Diet’s Effect on 500,000 British Brains
April 21, 2023
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Our change in diet has been proposed as being the underlying reason for the dramatic increase in the prevalence of Type II diabetes that we are observing worldwide in our time. What’s that doing to our brains?
Do Not Ask Me to Remember
April 21, 2023
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This gorgeous Owen Darnell poem is often referred to as the ‘Alzheimer’s Poem’.
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