What Is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s?
August 21, 2024
Understanding the differences between Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia is crucial for early diagnosis and effective planning.
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Three Early Warning Signs of Dementia
March 7, 2023
These signs might point to cognitive decline nearly a decade before a formal diagnosis.
Dementia Warning Signs Years in Advance!
January 25, 2023
As we grow older, many of us fear the possibility that we could be diagnosed with dementia. Few things are more frightening than the thought of losing our independence to this progressive disease. Researchers at the University of Cambridge now say signs of dementia may appear up to nine years in advance of when the illness is typically diagnosed.
How Does Guardianship Work?
January 20, 2023
If you haven’t had any experience with guardianship for adults with dementia, it’s likely you don’t understand just how complex it is. You are not alone.
Can Vitamins Prevent Dementia?
May 2, 2022
If you’re folate deficient, talk to your doctor about healthy ways to boost your levels.
Preventing Elder Financial Abuse
January 31, 2022
Advice for adult children, so their parents in nursing homes and assisted living are safe from scammers.
Can I Reduce Dementia Risk?
November 18, 2021
There are 6.2 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S. alone, making it the fifth leading cause of death in the country. That’s roughly 1 in 9 people over age 65. That number is estimated to go up due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, these stats mean that many of us likely know someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s and may even have a family history of cognitive-related conditions.
How Do I Improve Brain Power?
June 24, 2021
Here are seven habits that can boost your brain health in your 50s and beyond.
Are Blood Type and Dementia related?
May 7, 2021
One study found that your blood type could raise your risk of developing dementia.
Traits of Super-ager 90-Year-Olds
April 7, 2021
Researchers may have uncovered a key reason why some people remain sharp as a tack into their 80s and 90s: Their brains resist the buildup of certain proteins that mark Alzheimer’s disease.
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