According to a new study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, the Mediterranean diet, which is known for its heart-health effects, may also give a brain boost to the elderly. The diet is characterized by its use of virgin olive oil as the main fat ingredient and entails heavy consumption of nuts, …
Scientists at Cambridge University’s Department of Chemistry believe they might have found a key which could help lead to an earlier diagnosis of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. These scientists have attempted to map the pathway which creates the “aberrant” proteins at the root of such conditions. This research, which was published in …
If you have a family history of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, chances are that you are trying to do everything that you can to avoid it. The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease published a special supplemental finding suggesting that caffeine may help to keep the brain functioning properly and help ward off Alzheimer’s and dementia. Here …
Does this make sense? Alzheimer’s disease is the most expensive disease facing our nation today and is set to increase like no other. Currently our country spends over $203 billion per year caring for those with Alzheimer’s, with two thirds of those costs paid by Medicare and Medicaid. Without …
When a person is diagnosed with Dementia, their symptoms can range from mild to severe. These symptoms are broadly grouped into stages that help guide doctors and a person’s family in their care. “Usually we think of memory loss as a continuum,” explains Raj C. Shah, MD, medical director of the Rush Memory Center at …
A new report finds that one in every three seniors now dies while suffering from Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. The rate of deaths related to Alzheimer’s disease rose 68% from 2000 to 2010, according to the report. At the same time, deaths from other major diseases, such as heart disease and HIV/AIDs, have …
As the disease progresses, people with Alzheimer’s become less and less able to take care of themselves. For this reason, it’s important for their caregivers and family to take preventive measures to ensure that their home and surroundings are as hazard-free as possible. Here are some steps that you can take to make your home …
Regular, nutritious meals may become a challenge for people with dementia. As a person’s cognitive function declines, he or she may become overwhelmed with too many food choices, forget to eat, or have difficulty with eating utensils. Proper nutrition is very important to keep the body strong and healthy. For a person who has Alzheimer’s …
Alzheimer’s symptoms vary. Not everyone will experience the same symptoms or progress at the same rate. Below is a seven stage framework based on a system developed by Barry Reisberg, M.D., Clinical Director of the New York University School of Medicine’s Silberstein Aging and Dementia Research Center. Stage 1: No Impairment (normal function) – …
Can’t find your keys? Again? Whether your momentary memory loss is linked to doing too many things at once, you don’t have to put up with it. In fact, experts say you can instantly boost your chances of remembering where you put your keys- and everything else you keep forgetting- if you start treating your …
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