New studies reveal that sleepless nights may raise your risk of developing dementia as you age. According to research from the American Academy of Neurology, chronic sleep issues can lead to premature aging within the brain. In turn, this increases the risk of developing dementia, including developing dementia earlier in life. The research indicates… Continue reading How Sleep Impacts Dementia Risk
A new report from the Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving highlights a new finding about a risk that dementia caregivers may face. It states that about three in five family caregivers that work with a family member that has dementia also have a high risk of developing dementia themselves. This elevated… Continue reading A New Risk for Caregivers
Language is far more important to our cognitive processing than many people realize. On the surface, language is just how we communicate with one another. On a deeper level, language shapes how we interpret the world around us. It also plays a large role in everyday activities and thought. That’s why a new study… Continue reading Language, Vision, and Dementia