As the expression goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. That could very well pertain to the latest influx of businesses offering alternative supplements, dietary programs, and herbal concoctions in an effort to treat, or at the very least reduce the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association aims to […]
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For older adults, undergoing a medical procedure or surgery commonly involves some inherent risks, but there is a little-known effect impacting a significant number of seniors after surgery that we all must be informed about: POCD (postoperative cognitive dysfunction). POCD takes place in more than 25% of older adults during the days or possibly weeks
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With as many as 5.7 million seniors currently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease – a full 10% of the over-65 population – and that number likely to rise to as much as 14 million by the year 2050, the race is on as experts scramble to discover a cure or at least a successful treatment option. Besides
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While very young, we learn the storyline of George Washington’s misadventure with the cherry tree along with his bold admittance to his parents, “I cannot tell a lie; I chopped down the cherry tree!” Truthfulness is integrated in our character, and oftentimes telling a little white lie can wrack us with guilt. But could it
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Those of us who follow the latest research in Alzheimer’s disease are all too familiar with the troublesome amyloid plaques thought to be linked to Alzheimer’s. But could it possibly be that those plaques are actually helpful? Neuroscientists Rudolph Tanzi and Robert Moir, of Massachusetts General, Harvard’s largest teaching hospital, are challenging long held beliefs in the
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The remarkable research of a recent AARP study is in: people who maintain a balanced and healthy diet are twice as apt to consider their mental acuity to be very good or excellent compared to people who rarely eat well. In particular, a healthy diet abundant with fish, vegetables & fruits equated to increased brain
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It may be a bit intimidating to understand exactly what to say and how to behave when spending time with someone you care about with Alzheimer’s. And, sadly, because of a few inherent facets of Alzheimer's, commonly family and friends feel so uncomfortable they avoid visiting the person anymore. Understanding more information about Alzheimer's disease
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“I don't have dementia. There's nothing wrong with me!” If you’ve ever heard a loved one with dementia frustratingly communicate this or perhaps a matching sentiment, you may have believed the person was merely in denial and reluctant to come to grips with a tough diagnosis. The truth is, however, that oftentimes those with Alzheimer’s
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Observing the holiday season through the lens of Alzheimer’s disease can feel far from merry and bright. Family members might be weighed down with caregiving responsibilities, and the interruption to routine can cause additional distress for a senior dealing with the effects of dementia. However, with a little creativity and modification of expectations, the holiday
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The research is growing in the field of finding a cure for Alzheimer's, and now there's an easy way every one of us could actually help hasten a cure. Using an online game, Stall Catchers, many people are committing time to combing through slides of mouse brains to assist research workers in identifying the effectiveness
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