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 …
New research suggests that veterans who have experienced a traumatic brain injury are at an increased risk for developing dementia. Researchers found they were 60 percent more likely to be diagnosed with dementia before someone without a brain injury. However, the study was able to prove an association but not a cause-and-effect relationship. …
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 …
It is no surprise that being outdoors can improve stress or lessen the chances of cancer, but new research suggests that being outdoors may even trigger memories for those suffering from mental decline, or dementia. According to the new study, outdoor spaces, such as a garden, can have a positive impact on the mental and …
In the late stages of Alzheimer’s disease, language deteriorates and patients tend to speak less and less. However a small study suggests that using music therapy could help people with middle- to late-stage Alzheimer’s strike up communication. For the small study, six patients ages 65 to 83 attended group music therapy sessions twice …
A new body of research, put out by the National Institutes of Health, shifts the focus of Alzheimer’s treatment away from amyloid beta and tau proteins in the brain and highlights the biological actors: glucose and insulin. It is suggested that by lowering a person’s blood sugar could help ward off the symptoms of dementia. …
A diagnosis of younger-onset Alzheimer’s may not be what you had planned at this point in your life, but with a little planning and preparation, you have the power to choose how to live your life with the disease. Alzheimer’s disease is considered younger-onset if it affects someone younger than 65 and can be in …
While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, there are ways to slow the progression. The earlier the intervention, the better the results. Previous research has suggested that vitamin E is effective in treating advanced stages of Alzheimer’s, but new research shows it also helps in the early stages of the disease. For …
The health factors that have been known to increase the risk of developing brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, has now been linked to the increased likelihood of memory complaints across all adult age groups, including young adults between the ages of 18-39. This is the first study to link these risk factors …
According to a small new study, regular aerobic workouts increase the size of the brain’s memory area in older women and may help slow the progression of dementia. The study included 86 women, ages 70 to 80, who had mild cognitive impairment, which researchers say is a common risk factor for dementia. The …
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More than six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. If your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, they may qualify for a research study. Learn More!
