dementia

'Now You Are Here': For those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's

Sarah Goldstein’s fourth book, Now You Are Here: Navigating Nursing Home Care for a Loved One, was specifically written for those caring for a loved one residing in a nursing home.

Alzheimer’s may stem from modern lifestyles, new study suggests

Medical texts from 2,500 years ago rarely mention severe memory loss, suggesting today’s widespread dementia stems from modern environments and lifestyles.

Want to help promote your cognition level from declining if you live alone? Adopt a cat or dog

Compared with pet owners living with others, those living alone who didn’t have a pet had faster rates of decline in composite verbal cognition.

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If you can't do this while showering, it could be a sign of dementia - study

Identifying the early stages of dementia is crucial for future treatment. New research reveals an unexpected symptom that can act as a warning sign.

By WALLA!
25/12/2023

How is smoking linked to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias? - study

By analyzing data on people who had quit smoking years before, the researchers found that their brains remained permanently smaller than those of people who had never smoked.

No need for brain exercise's anymore, some personality traits have a lower risk of Alzheimer's

People who "exercise" their brains are known to have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia when they get older.

Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96

Rosalynn was seen as unassuming and quiet before coming to Washington but developed into an eloquent speaker, campaigner and activist.

By REUTERS
20/11/2023
Strawberry picking at Darom Adom

Middle-aged people who eat strawberries daily could reduce their risk of dementia - study

Both strawberries and blueberries contain antioxidants called anthocyanins that have been offered a variety of berry health benefits such as metabolic and cognitive enhancements.

How to support individuals with dementia during wartime

The war days cause extra anxiety for dementia patients, complicating their ability to express themselves and follow instructions.

By DR. DANA PEER/WALLA!
12/10/2023

Six main causes of dementia and how to prevent them

New study reveals six lifestyle factors responsible for 75% of dementia cases.

By WALLA!
05/10/2023
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