Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable – addressing them could reduce dementia rates by 45%
Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol.
Recommended Reading for April 2024
This book tells the powerful 30-year love story of a young American woman and a delightfully colorful, wickedly eccentric Romanian gentleman and scholar, interspersed with advice and inspiration for Alzheimer's caregivers everywhere.
AFFIRMATIONS TO HONOR YOURSELF AS A CAREGIVER OF SOMEONE LIVING WITH MEMORY LOSS
Sometimes a barrier to providing care to a loved one with memory loss is no doubt the seemingly severed relationship that it causes.
Recommended Reading November 2023
A heartfelt memoir of loving someone with dementia. Myrna's story of taking care of a husband with Alzheimer's is a gift to those experiencing the other side of a diagnosis.
Volunteering later in life may stave off cognitive decline
A study of 2,476 adults with an average age of 74 years found volunteering at educational, religious, health-related or other charitable organizations can protect the brain against cognitive decline and dementia.
Recommended Reading for July 2023
Understanding the Changing Brain: A Positive Approach to Dementia Care by Teepa Snow
10 Early Warning Signs of Dementia You Shouldn’t Ignore
How to spot early indicators that your loved one may have Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Walk Intensity Can Lower Dementia Risk, Weight
We all know walking is good for us, but new research suggests that walking with a little more oomph can improve the benefits.
The Connection Between UTIs and Dementia
In older people with dementia, urinary tract infections (UTIs) can cause sudden behavior changes rather than the common physical symptoms. Knowing the signs of UTIs in older people can help your loved one get treated early, before the infection leads to serious health problems.
Sundowning and dementia: how you can help reduce late-day confusion
If you are living with someone with dementia, you may notice changes in their behavior as the day wears on. These changes in behavior are often referred to as ‘sundowning’, or ‘sundowning syndrome’.