Dementia: The Importance of a Bathroom Routine
By Gary Skole Establishing a bathroom schedule for adults living with dementia is an essential aspect of providing care and support. A cognitive impairment can…
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New genetic therapy shows promise in dementia prevention
Science Daily recently writes “A world-first trial at UCL and UCLH has found a new genetic therapy for Alzheimer’s disease that is able to safely…
Research shows Mediterranean diet may reduce risk for cognitive decline
NBC Reports “A diet that is rich in seafood, fruit, vegetables, nuts and olive oil may lower the risk of dementia, a new study suggests.…
Social Withdrawal & Dementia
Gary Skole February 2023 As human beings, socialization is a vital part of our existence. Numerous studies have shown the importance of connecting with others…
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…
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…