DOES AGE LEAD to deterioration of brain function, or do older brains just take longer to process ever increasing amounts of knowledge? The latest research may surprise you.
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Reagan revolutionized Alzheimer’s awareness. Is there truth to the notion of Ronald Reagan having Alzheimer’s during his presidency? After all, President Reagan’s winning vote margins were massive, among the biggest in American history.
MOTHER’S DAY USA, MAY 11, can remain a meaningful and enjoyable occasion for families impacted by Alzheimer’s. Planning takes more thought and each family’s unique circumstances need to be considered. These tips can help:
TEEPA SNOW explains how to handle caregiver stress that is brought on by challenging behaviors in dementias such as Alzheimer’s.
TEEPA SNOW MOTHERS’ DAY TIPS: Check out these Alzheimer’s care tips for USA’s Mothers’ Day, compiled by Dementia-specialist Teepa Snow and Senior Helpers.
See how the class of weight loss and diabetes drugs that includes Ozempic and Wegovy have the added benefit of protecting against the development of dementia.
VIDEO + ARTICLE: It’s National Stroke Awareness Month. Experts Offer Tips on How to Recognize and Prevent Strokes & Vascular Dementia.
Many of us should take aspirin to prevent vascular dementia, strokes and heart attack. We don’t, even when we can get it naturally from food. Why are doctors ignoring U.S. guidelines? Which foods work best? Video+Article
MUSIC (VIDEO & ARTICLE): Alive Inside is an award-winning, magical, healing film. Watch music’s ability to fight memory loss & restore a deep sense of self.
Researchers find that adults ages 70 to 90 who enjoy a pleasant social life, also have a better cognitive life.
Listen as country singer Glen Campbell reflects on his life in his song, “A Better Place,” during his battle with Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s patients eating from red plates consumed 25 percent more food than those eating from white plates! Learn about the astonishing “Red Plates in Dementia Study.”
So many people wait years for a dementia diagnosis—long after symptoms begin. Why? And what can we do about it now?
SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?
An intriguing study of 120 grandmothers might surprise you. Doctors know socially engaged people have better cognition and less dementia. But can a person get too much of a good thing? What’s the right balance?
Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!
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