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…
Tag: dementia
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…
Research shows talk therapy is effective in improving quality of life of PLWD
Depression and anxiety are common experiences for people living with dementia and pharmacological treatments are constantly in review for effectiveness. “The findings of the new…
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…
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…
Specific personality traits indicate higher risk
Certain personality traits have been linked to a higher risk for cognitive decline in older adults. “A new study showed found that high neuroticism and…
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,…
Bacteria in your gut could help prevent or even treat dementia
Many people think of bacteria as an evil organism that causes the body harm. What is not realized is the value that good bacteria offer.…