My mom keeps turning the heat down
She keeps turing her thermostat down at night and when I arrive in the morning the house is so cold. My mom says that house is so cold and to heat it …
Month: August 2022
Why does Dad suddenly hate his caregiver?
My mother hired a live in caretaker. At first everything was going great but now my Dad seems so mad with his aide and has even threatened him.
Research shows differences in belief & behavior between genders correlates to speed of cognitive decline
“Men who experience behavior changes including apathy or having false beliefs and perceptions in later life are at risk of faster cognitive decline than women,…
Strawberries may provide some protection against Alzheimer’s Disease
The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease recently shared information that indicates strawberries may protect against Alzheimer’s disease. ‘“We suspect the anti-inflammatory properties of pelargonidin may decrease…
Sweeping Gators Away: A Real Memory Care Success Story
What would you do if your loved one described seeing alligators crawling across the floor of your… living room? Surely you’d say “Oh come on,…
Viruses triggering Alz?
“Shingles infection may awaken dormant neurological herpes viruses, causing inflammation and accumulation of Alzheimer’s associated proteins in the brain.” Writes SciTech Daily. Full text available…
Light and sound slows brain tissue atrophy, study shows
Fierce Biotech reports “By using a headset that delivers pulsing lights and sounds at fast and specific frequencies, the Fierce 15 winner aims to stimulate the activity…
New study shows Alzheimer’s Disease may begin in 20’s
“The real problem with Early onset Alzheimer’s is it can be missed completely. The diagnosis is very difficult because in younger people you don’t expect…
Diabetes treatment could offer protection against Alzheimer’s
A recent study from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden has been published in the journal Neurology finds that “mechanisms connected to a specific diabetic medication…
Scientists shift focus in Alzheimer’s research
NBC News reports “The new direction in Alzheimer’s research— away from focusing solely on beta-amyloid plaques to other potential causes, including brain inflammation and conditions…