“Don’t go it alone. Reach out for help.”
One physician shares his personal connection to Alzheimer’s disease, and offers advice to others caring for loved ones with cognitive impairment. Read the full article…
Tag: Alzheimer’s
Little or no awareness to declining cognitive function- Anosognosia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Medical News Today recently covered a formal medical term that refers to a lack of awareness of having a mental health condition or brain injury.…
New focus on Aphasia
Notable actor Bruce Willis announced in March of this year that he has been diagnosed with Aphasia and as a result will be stepping away…
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…
How dancing can lower your risk of dementia
No matter how well or how badly you do it, it’s becoming clear that the more you move your body to a beat, the better.…
Caregivers need support, too
In a recent ABC10 Sacramento, CA story, a spokesperson for the Alzheimer’s Association highlights tips for caregivers to maintain their own health, especially their mental…
Ten red flags that may warrant a clinical dementia assessment
Nottingham Post offers this great piece on ten potential dementia warning signs that shouldn’t be ignored. Thanks to increases in Telehealth, getting a clinical assessment…
Seven hours- the optimal amount of sleep as we age
According to Neuroscience News “Seven hours is the ideal amount of sleep for people in their middle age and upwards, with too little or too…
Zzzzz – could excessive napping be linked to dementia?
According to an article recently posted by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association conducted a 14-year study with more than 1,400 subjects between…
Living a full and FUN life with Alzheimer’s Disease and… TikTok?
After dealing with emerging symptoms alone for some time, one British Columbian woman finally turned to her sister to cope. Together, they’ve brought navigating a…