“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…
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Tips from the Mayo Clinic on managing family conflicts
Caring for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s is no easy task. Doing this collaboratively amongst a family of multiple members with varying perceptions, ideas, and…
Antioxidants may reduce risk
Several studies have shown that antioxidants may protect against neurological deterioration. Medical News Today writes, “There has been particular interest in diets rich in antioxidants,…
Hypothyroidism linked to increased risk of Dementia
“Older people with hypothyroidism, also called under active thyroid, may be at increased risk of developing dementia, according to a study published in the July…
Dementia-friendly city makes a difference
Vancouver uses culturally sensitive city planning to create a friendlier city to seniors with memory loss. The Tyee Canada writes “Diversity is a fact, and…
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…
Vitamin D deficiency and dementia
“Investigating the association between vitamin D, neuroimaging features, and the risk of dementia and stroke, the study found that low levels of vitamin D were…
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…
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…
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…