A new study reveals the power of gardens in helping staff provide good care for dementia. See how gardens offer benefits that are low-cost, drug-free and refreshing to both patient and carer.
Outbursts of anger may trigger strokes and other cardiovascular problems that are foundations of vascular dementia. The differences are not subtle, as angry people may be tripling their chances of a stroke leading to vascular dementia. Get the relevant details.
A groundbreaking study determined hearing aids reduce cognitive decline. The extensive research spanned 25 years and included over 3,000 people. Find out how much hearing aids help.
“Sundowning” describes agitation and anxiety often felt towards the end of the day in dementia. See what it is and what you can do about it.
See how hearing aids and cataract surgery slow memory loss and fight cognitive decline. Learn what vision & hearing interventions can do to fight dementia.
A new peptide may hold potential as an Alzheimer’s treatment
Researchers say the CDK5 Blocker peptide blocks a hyperactive brain enzyme that contributes to the neurodegeneration seen in Alzheimer’s and other diseases.
Non-drug therapies, such as exercise, appear to be as, or more, effective than drugs for reducing symptoms of depression in people with dementia, says a team of international researchers.
There’s fresh hope for people with Alzheimer’s in a new music program. It’s called, “B-Sharp”. See why.
Activities are a cornerstone to dementia health. Watch now for some great tips on how to keep people with Alzheimer’s engaged.
Got enough sunshine? Learn how sunshine seems to offer a bright, simple way to lower your risk of dementia.
A University of California at Davis study examines how connection, through activities with horses, improves life with dementia.
Courage does not always roar.
Sometimes it is a quiet voice at the end of the day saying,
“I will try again tomorrow.”
If your loved one asks a little too often, “What’s the time?” “What day is it?”, easily solve the problem with these Battery-Operated Dementia-Calendar-Clocks. No wires, hang them on any wall, stand them on any table.
Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?
An intriguing study of 120 grandmothers might surprise you. Doctors know socially engaged people have better cognition and less dementia. But can a person get too much of a good thing? What’s the right balance?
Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!
It looks like a sneeze cannot give anyone Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s abnormal disease proteins do spread from cell-to-cell, they are not “infectious”. Check out the facts.
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