Dementia: The Importance of a Bathroom Routine
By Gary Skole Establishing a bathroom schedule for adults living with dementia is an essential aspect of providing care and support. A cognitive impairment can…
Tag: Alzheimer’s Disease
Machine Learning Tech aids in ranking Alzheimer’s & Dementia risk
NeuroscienceNews writes “Using machine learning technology, researchers concluded the risk of genetic risk may outweigh age as a predictor of whether a person will develop…
New Alzheimer’s drug may not be available for a few more months
Fox News writes “The first drug proven to slow Alzheimer’s is on sale, but most U.S. patients will not be able to receive the treatment for several…
Small amounts of vigorous activity leads to higher cognition scores, study finds
CNN reports “People who spent “even small amounts of time in more vigorous activities — as little as 6 to 9 minutes — compared to…
Experimental Alzheimer’s drug slows cognitive decline, focus shifts to side effects
This recent Reuters piece highlights a new experimental Alzheimer’s drug from Eisai & Biogen which has shown evidence of effectively slowing cognitive decline. Researchers are…
The connection between bladder control & dementia
In a recent publication, Medical News Today tackled the topic of incontinence and cognitive decline. “Dementia is an impaired ability to remember, think, or make…
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…
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…