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Can Cognitive Decline be Reversed? One Researcher Claims it Can

With more than 5 million people in the U.S. suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, the race is on to find a cure for the disease. Dale E. Bredesen, of the Buck Institute Research on Aging in Novato, CA, and the University of California-Los Angeles, claims in a new study he developed a personalized treatment program that …

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Personality Traits Increase Alzheimer’s Risk in Women

Alzheimer’s disease is more common in women, with women over the age of 65 having a 1 in 6 chance of developing it, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. In a new study, researchers have found that certain personality traits, such as anxiety, jealousy, and moodiness, may increase a woman’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease.     …

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5 Warning Signs Loved Ones Should Not Avoid when it comes to Dementia

On September 21, World Alzheimer’s Day, awareness surrounding the disease is heightened and people are engaging in conversations about the illness and how it effects everyone involved. More than 5 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and according to the Alzheimer’s Association, every 67 seconds someone develops Alzheimer’s. Since there is no cure for …

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The Best Books to Help Explain Alzheimer’s Disease to a Child

Alzheimer’s disease can be confusing and scary for anyone, but for a child or teen, it is important to talk with them as soon as possible so they begin to understand how the disease might change the relationship they have previously shared with their loved one. It may begin with a loved one forgetting a …

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Alzheimer’s Caregiving doesn’t have to be Emotionally Isolating

Alzheimer’s caregivers often feel emotionally isolated as they struggle to face the challenges they encounter on a daily basis. Sue Shipper can’t remember exactly when she became isolated from everyone in her life as she took care of her Alzheimer’s-stricken husband, Robert.   Shipper’s story is very common among Alzheimer’s caregivers whose isolation becomes a …

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Easing the Burden of Dementia with Mindfulness

According to a research study, mindfulness training can ease depression and improve sleep and quality of life for both people with early-stage dementia and their caregivers. “The disease is challenging for the affected person, family members, and caregivers,” says study lead author Ken Paller, professor of psychology at Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at …

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Tips for Caregivers on Managing Bathroom Activities

When caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, managing bathroom activities can be difficult and uncomfortable. Lisa P. Gwyther, MSW, head of family support program at Duke University Medical Center, in Durham, N.C., “Even though the person with Alzheimer’s disease may not be able to take a bath or go to the toilet safely by themselves, …

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Alzheimer’s Fight Focused on Preventive Treatment

Presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, one of the largest randomized prevention trials to date found that targeting the prevention or delay of Alzheimer’s disease is more beneficial than trying to treat those who already have the disease. Researchers who conducted the trial found that intervention involving exercise, diet and other behavioral changes improved …

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How to Convince a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Symptoms to Go to the Doctor

In a 2014 report, the Alzheimer’s Association stated that someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s every 67 seconds and that currently, 5.2 million people in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s disease Facts and Figures report also stated that 500,000 people die every year because they have the condition. Because the disease progresses …

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Easing the Transition to Elder Care

Getting old is inevitable, but for those who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, there is a constant need for assistance in everyday life. While making the decision to place a loved one in an elder care facility can be difficult, it may be the best thing you can do for them. This is essential …

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