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What 5 Lifestyle Changes Could Cut Your Dementia Risk by 60%?

A new study has identified key lifestyle changes that can reduce the risk of developing serious illnesses later in life, including cutting dementia risk. The 35 year study of 2,235 men aged 45-59 at the start of the study, which was conducted by scientists at Cardiff University in Wales, UK, identified the following five key …

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Can Being Bilingual Help Stall the Onset of Dementia?

According to new research, people who were familiar with more than one language had a later onset of dementia than people who can only speak one language. This was found to be true even when the bilingual individuals were illiterate or lacking formal education. The study looked at 648 individuals diagnosed with dementia and found …

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Seniors with Memory Loss

Finding the perfect holiday gift for a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be challenging for both the individuals and their family members, particularly in the later stages of the disease. Try to keep your expectations realistic for the holidays, and don’t take it personally if your loved one isn’t as receptive as you might …

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“I Will Remember for You,” The Influence of Music on Alzheimer’s Patients

Oh the places you used to go, All the people you used to know, The stories that you loved to tell About a life that you lived so well. It’s fine, you can rest if you want to. I will remember for you, I will remember too. Music is a story with a melody. The …

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Managing Aggressive Behavior in Alzheimer’s Patients

What do we mean by ‘Aggressive’? • Becoming easily irritated, and lashing out to other individuals in a physically and mentally abusive manner. • Threatening others when the Alzheimer’s patient is in the presence of other individuals • Lashing out at others for no particular reason. Here are 3 ways to deal with this unsuspecting …

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Can You Recognize the Famous Faces?

Are you able to recognize Albert Einstein, Princess Diana or Oprah? No? Well, not being able to put names to these famous faces could signal the early onset of dementia, scientists say. In research published in the journal “Neurology”, scientists developed a test for identifying a certain type of early dementia, mental decline that occurs …

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