A new study found that there was a link between people that had been diagnosed with chronic stress or depression and their likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease later on in life. The study revealed that people with a … [Read more...]
Dementia’s Impact on Financial Health
New research indicates that in the years leading up to an official dementia diagnosis, older individuals tend to lose a significant amount of money. There are a number of reasons why this could happen. Some have hypothesized … [Read more...]
The Relationship Between Iron and Alzheimer’s
Scientists don’t have an answer when it comes to the direct causes of Alzheimer’s disease. However, they are getting closer to this. Recently, a new study revealed that a build up of iron in the body contributes to some of the cell death … [Read more...]
New Alzheimer’s Med on the Horizon?
Recently, a newly developed medication geared toward the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease showed some very promising results in experimental stages. The medication, called donanemab, had some outstanding results in a clinical … [Read more...]
Ongoing Education and Dementia
Keeping your brain active has been shown to be an extra line of defense when it comes to fighting Alzheimer’s disease. This seems to be true both when it comes to preventing the disease in those that do not have it and in … [Read more...]
How Can Intermittent Fasting Help Seniors?
You may have heard of intermittent fasting before. It’s one of the most effective diet and weight loss strategies out there. It also happens to have some implications for senior that have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s … [Read more...]
Heartburn Medication Linked to Dementia?
According to research that was recently published in the journal, Neurology, the prolonged use of medications known as proton pump inhibitors is connected with an increased risk of dementia. Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are … [Read more...]
New Advancements in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease
There’s no cure for Alzheimer’s disease right now, but that doesn’t mean that progress isn’t being made in the fight against it. Alzheimer's disease is a progressively debilitating neurological condition. It impacts millions of … [Read more...]
Dementia and Emergency Treatment
If you’ve ever had to go to a busy emergency room, you know that it is not an ideal place. It’s a waiting room full of people in various states of distress and pain. Even with a minor injury or illness, the ER is never a great place to be. … [Read more...]
Dementia and Driving
According to at least one survey, the majority of Americans that are suffering from cognitive impairment are still actively driving. This study was a Michigan Medicine project that focused on communities in Southern Texas. The … [Read more...]
Detecting Lewy Body Dementia Earlier
A new study indicates that it might be possible to detect Lewy body dementia earlier than what current detection models currently are doing. This is good news for people suffering from dementia and their families if this detection model … [Read more...]
Does “Stretching” Your Brain Help Lower Dementia Risk?
Recently, a study found that “stretching” your brain can help lower your risk of dementia by as much as 11 percent. But what does this actually mean in practice? In reality, the brain isn’t the type of organ that you can stretch like … [Read more...]
