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…
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Use of hearing aids lessens risk of dementia
Neuroscience News writes “Older adults with more severe hearing loss are more likely to suffer from dementia, but the likelihood of developing dementia was lower…
Social Isoaltion linked to increase risk of dementia
A new study by Johns Hopkins researchers published in the Journal of American Geriatrics Society shows that socially isolated older adults have a 27% higher…
Six important cold-weather caregiver tips
Being Patient writes “It’s not a coincidence that a person’s mood may drop along with the temperature in winter and early spring. The days are shorter and the weather is…
Is it normal aging, or Mild Cognitive Impairment?
This piece by Yale Medicine offers insight into the differences in normal signs of aging versus true early stage memory loss- known as Mild Cognitive…
Managing care partner stress
Mayo Clinic writes, “As a caregiver, you may be so focused on your loved one that you don’t realize that your own health and well-being…
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…
Make Thanksgiving meaningful for your loved one living with dementia
Making the holidays meaningful for our loved ones living with dementia doesn’t have to be difficult. Just like any gathering, preparation makes all of the…
Food and drinks high in antioxidant flavonols helps slow memory and cognitive decline, study shows
Neuroscience news reports “People who eat or drink more foods with antioxidant flavanols, which are found in several fruits and vegetables as well as tea…
Class of diabetes medication helps reduce risk of dementia?
New research coming from University of California, LA, the University of Arizona and Phoenix VA Health Care System points to evidence that an older class…