_ Alzheimer's Disease and other DementiasStop Wondering if You Are a “Good Caregiver” By Sondra Forsyth articleLoving and caring for someone with dementia can be challenging. Perhaps, it is one of the most challenging struggles one … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other DementiasFive Ways to Shift the Direction and Progression of Alzheimer's Disease By Sondra Forsyth articleIt is estimated that 5.8 million Americans are living with the effects of Alzheimer’s dementia. With a new case developing … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other DementiasU.S. Burden of Alzheimer's to Double by 2060 By Jane Farrell articleThe number of Alzheimer’s cases will more than double by 2060, new research shows. And Hispanic Americans have the largest … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other DementiasLoneliness Increases the Risk of Dementia By Sondra Forsyth articleA 2018 Florida State University College of Medicine study involving data from 12,000 participants collected over 10 years confirms the … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Brain MechanismMeasuring Memory By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have come up with a simple test that can yield profound results. The word-recall quiz accurately predicted whether people … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Brain HealthModifiable Dementia Risk Factor in Older Adults By Sondra Forsyth articleFor older adults, it may seem as though the die is already cast regarding their odds of developing dementia, but … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Brain HealthNew Research Focuses on Treating Non-Cognitive Symptoms of People with Dementia By Sondra Forsyth articleNew research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2018 in Chicago focuses on the recent successes and ongoing … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Brain HealthHere’s to a Valentine’s Day Toast to Your Brain Health with Wine in Moderation By Sondra Forsyth articleResearch done at the University of Rochester Medical Center and published in February 2018 in the journal Scientific Reports shows … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other DementiasCanola Oil Linked to Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell articleCanola oil is thought to be healthy, yet new research shows that its consumption is linked with worsened memory, worsened … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other DementiasUndiagnosed Dementia Puts Elders at Risk By Sondra Forsyth articleAccording to the World Health Organization, 47.5 million people worldwide are living with dementia, a number that is expected to … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other DementiasDementia on the Downslide By Sondra Forsyth articleIn a hopeful sign for the health of the nation’s brains, the percentage of American seniors with dementia is dropping, … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other DementiasCan You Prevent or Halt the Onset of Alzheimer's Disease? By Sondra Forsyth articleAn estimated 5.2 million Americans over the age of 65 have Alzheimer’s disease, a number that may nearly triple in … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other DementiasIs It a Memory Lapse or Is It Dementia? By Sondra Forsyth articleAbout 10% of all people over the age of 65 have some form of dementia, by the age of 85 … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other DementiasUnsafe Behaviors in Older Adults Who Likely Have Dementia By Sondra Forsyth articleOlder adults who likely have dementia but have not been given the diagnosis are more likely to engage in potentially … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other DementiasIs Increased Dementia Risk in Women a Matter of Proteins? By Sondra Forsyth articleGender-specific differences between the levels and structures of proteins present in the white matter and the mitochondria of the brains … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias CaregivingHow to Find the Best Alzheimer’s or Dementia Care For Your Loved One By Sondra Forsyth articleIf your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia and can’t live alone, finding the best long-term care … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias High blood pressure / hypertensionHypertension and Dementia: A Frightening Connection By Jane Farrell articleAccording to the National Institutes of Health, a growing body of scientific evidence indicates that uncontrolled high blood pressure is … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias High blood pressure / hypertensionHypertension Drug May Help Treat Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell articleAn FDA-approved drug that’s used to treat hypertension also reduces cell damage that’s often linked to Alzheimer’s disease, a new … Read More→