Dementia
The largest mistake you are making with a family member with dementia
Arguments about reality, and the use of overly long sentences, are liable to worsen distress. Dr. Nati Blum explains how to change communication with a family member with dementia.
'Our hearts are broken, but we did it out of boundless love for Dad'
40 a day could protect the brain and reduce dementia risk
Former soccer players show brain changes but no cognitive decline, researchers find
Alzheimer’s may stem from modern lifestyles, new study suggests
Medical texts from 2,500 years ago rarely mention severe memory loss, suggesting today’s widespread dementia stems from modern environments and lifestyles.
Want to help promote your cognition level from declining if you live alone? Adopt a cat or dog
Compared with pet owners living with others, those living alone who didn’t have a pet had faster rates of decline in composite verbal cognition.
If you can't do this while showering, it could be a sign of dementia - study
Identifying the early stages of dementia is crucial for future treatment. New research reveals an unexpected symptom that can act as a warning sign.
How is smoking linked to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias? - study
By analyzing data on people who had quit smoking years before, the researchers found that their brains remained permanently smaller than those of people who had never smoked.
No need to do brain exercise's anymore, some personality traits have a lower risk of Alzheimer's
People who "exercise" their brains are known to have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia when they get older.
Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96
Rosalynn was seen as unassuming and quiet before coming to Washington but developed into an eloquent speaker, campaigner and activist.
Middle-aged people who eat strawberries daily could reduce their risk of dementia - study
Both strawberries and blueberries contain antioxidants called anthocyanins that have been offered a variety of berry health benefits such as metabolic and cognitive enhancements.
How to support individuals with dementia during wartime
The war days cause extra anxiety for dementia patients, complicating their ability to express themselves and follow instructions.
Six main causes of dementia and how to prevent them
New study reveals six lifestyle factors responsible for 75% of dementia cases.
How to care for an aging parent: Lessons from my mother - opinion
Those of us being entreated to care for the elderly understand precious little of life as they experience it.
