Dear Angel, They say that there is a correlation between early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and falling prey to financial scams. Is this true and if so, what can we do if we see someone falling into this pattern? Thanks, Cora … [Read more...]
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Virginia Tech Research Uncovers Five Nutrients Lacking in the Brains of those with Alzheimer’s
December 11, 2024 by
Many of us pay close attention to the nutrients in the food we eat before deciding on our meal options. We know that we need a certain amount of iron, protein, calcium, and vitamin C as we age. But most of us don’t realize how … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan You Alter the Course of Alzheimer’s with Meditation? Learn the Many Amazing Benefits of Meditating!
July 9, 2024 by
Eighty-five-year-old Wayne wakes up every morning to meditate near a wooded trail with a beautiful view of a lake. Friends and neighbors often wonder how he handles stress so well and how he is still so sharp-minded. Wayne … [Read more...]
Print This Page“All Through the Night” Teaches Important Lessons About Alzheimer’s
July 2, 2024 by
“All Through the Night” is a short film starring actor Tim Daly as a father living with Alzheimer’s and Luke Slattery playing his son. Writer/director Graham Marvin, 35, wrote this film about his relationship with his own father, … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Alzheimer’s Disease Genetic?
May 7, 2024 by
Years of research has found that the most common gene linked to Alzheimer's disease is a risk gene called apolipoprotein E (APOE). Recent research built upon what was already known about APOE, finding that people with two copies … [Read more...]
Print This PageCognitive Testing Doesn’t Have to Cost Thousands — AARP Offers Free New Option
February 13, 2024 by
Many don’t realize that the brain is continuously changing and developing across our life span. This doesn’t just happen when we’re young. Some cognitive functions become weaker with age, while others actually … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Behavioral Challenges Can You Expect from a Loved One with Dementia?
November 14, 2023 by
Dementia poses many challenges for people struggling with it, for caregivers, and for others who are close to them. It can be especially hard to witness and cope with common behaviors that often arise from certain forms of … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow a Healthy Gut Relates to a Healthy Brain
September 22, 2023 by
Q. I heard that there’s a strong link between particular kinds of gut bacteria and Alzheimer’s disease. Is this true, and if so, how do I know if my gut is, in fact, healthy? If not, what changes can I make to improve it, and … [Read more...]
Print This PageGroundbreaking Alzheimer’s Research Revealed at 2022 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference
August 9, 2022 by
Currently, more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease. For years, researchers have been working tirelessly to advance science that will lead to earlier detection, preventions, and additional new treatments … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Doorway Effect: Why Moving Can Be Especially Challenging for Those with Dementia
July 1, 2022 by
Note: This article is the third part of a three part series sharing the wisdom of Katya De Luisa, a dementia educator and author of “Journey through the Infinite Mind–the Science and Spirituality of Dementia.” Read part 1 and part … [Read more...]
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