Improving vision may lessen risk of dementia
“Nearly 100,000 dementia cases in the US could have been prevented by improving vision, a cross-sectional-analysis suggested.” writes Medpage Today. “Sensory loss is emerging as…
Tag: Alzheimer’s Disease
Bright Light Therapy & Dementia
Spring can be a brutal time of year for circadian rhythms for anyone, much less someone living with cognitive impairment. News Medical Life Sciences writes…
Link between alcohol and Alzheimer’s Disease?
Medical News Today reports that “Excessive alcohol use may put a person at risk of developing certain health problems relating to the brain. This may…
Medicare makes changes to coverage of controversial Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm
According to CNN article published April 7th, 2022 “Medicare will restrict coverage of the controversial and costly Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm to those enrolled in qualifying clinical trials,…
Boss’s Day and Dementia
Who wants to be the boss? Well now, to be honest, most of us don’t want someone else telling us what to do. We want…
The Importance of Exploration and Dementia
Exploring isn’t just for Christopher Columbus. If you care partner with an individual with Alzheimer’s disease or some form of dementia, exploring should be a…
World Alzheimer’s Day
Memory loss. Whether it’s a loved one, a neighbor, or yourself, most of us are familiar with what having this diagnosis brings. Perhaps you are…
Holiday Activities and Memory Loss
Remember when…? Holidays may be rich with tradition and fun, however, for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia holidays can bring…
Are Holidays Happy Days?
Holidays may be joyous for many, but for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, unwelcomed stress, sadness, and depression may be…