A new study indicates that the timing of menopause beginning in a woman’s life may be related to the likelihood that a woman will experience muscle loss and some of the health complications that accompany this. The study … [Read more...]
What is Hypertension-Induced Dementia?
Hypertension is a condition that millions of Americans of all ages face. Hypertension is another term to describe chronic high blood pressure. There are a number of health issues that hypertension can put someone at risk of, including heart … [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...]
How Telehealth Helps Dementia Patients
A new study shows that telehealth programs have the ability to lower expenses for those dealing with dementia, while at the same time helping to boost the quality of life that they experience. This research comes out of the … [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...]
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...]
The Dangers of Aging Alone
Living alone comes with a whole host of dangers for seniors–especially if they are dealing with physical or cognitive disabilities. It’s estimated that more than 26 million people that are age 50 or older live by themselves 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...]