Making the most out of meals with the Montessori method
The Conversation writes that for ‘Marjory’, “Before Montessori, Marjory’s meal was chosen by a staff member and there were no second options should she not…
Tag: Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease patients have larger number of DNA mutations, study finds
US News reports on recent study findings that show that patients with advanced Alzheimer’s disease had a larger number of gene mutations. “As we age,…
Special challenges in early-onset dementia in particularly young age groups
A recent NY Times editorial highlights the unique challenges of dementia diagnoses amongst much younger individuals, those in their 30s, 40s and 50s. “Young-onset dementia…
David Hyde Pierce advocates for Alz on Today Show
David Hyde Pierce opens up on his family’s battle with Alzheimer’s Disease on the Today (NBC) in honor of June being Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness…
More than one cardio-metabolic disease doubles dementia risk
Neuroscience News writes that “People with at least two of the diseases type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke have double the risk of developing…
Breaking: dementia gene-based therapies on the rise in the UK
Collaboration between UK-based Cell & Gene Therapy Catapult and the UK Dementia Research Institute is currently set to allow academic centers to identify new AAV-based…
Midlife factors that affect your odds of developing Alzheimer’s
Lifestyle matters when it comes to brain health, this is no secret. Consumer Health Day writes that “Certain lifestyle factors can sway the risk of…
A cup of cranberries a day, keeps memory loss at bay
A new study published recently has shown that cranberries may be able to improve memory and help ward off dementia. The Jerusalem Post reports that…
Dementia-related metaphors matter
The Conversation recently wrote about dementia metaphors and how the words we use to describe the experience of dementia has a profound effect on the…
Research shows talk therapy is effective in improving quality of life of PLWD
Depression and anxiety are common experiences for people living with dementia and pharmacological treatments are constantly in review for effectiveness. “The findings of the new…