Sundowning, or Sundowner’s, is an informal term for a condition that can impact seniors. It is related to increased dementia symptoms or confusion in the late afternoon and evening. These changes can be quite concerning for both the person … [Read more...]
Pets and the Single Senior
New research shows that individuals who are 66 years old or older that have a pet tend to see slower rates of cognitive decline than people who do not have a pet. This new research was conducted by a team from Sun Yat-sen … [Read more...]
Easier Transitions to Memory Care
One of the hardest things that adult children need to do for their older parents is deciding when it is time for their older loved one to start receiving professional senior care. When a loved one has dementia, this decision is tougher … [Read more...]
Light Therapy Might Help with Alzheimer’s
A new study published earlier in December indicates that something as simple as light therapy might have a big benefit when it comes to helping improve the quality of life that those with Alzheimer’s disease are able to … [Read more...]
What’s Next in Memory Care?
For years, researchers and those who work out in the field with elderly individuals have both come to the same conclusion: people who suffer from dementia tend to do better when they are in a familiar setting. Unfortunately, … [Read more...]
Is There a Link Between Stress and Alzheimer’s?
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...]