Just because you or a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia doesn’t mean that he or she can no longer participate in meaningful activities such as travel. With careful planning to ensure safety, comfort and enjoyment, traveling can be a breeze for everyone involved. Deciding to Travel When taking …
The caregiver roles are now reversed and it is your turn to take care of your parents. Too often, elderly loved ones are not getting the proper nutrition because they forget to eat or have trouble preparing their own meals. It is important to recognize the signs that a loved one may not be eating …
According to a new review by the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), there is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for cognitive decline in older adults. This review is an update of a previous review, written in 2003, which found insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. …
Over 100 years ago, German psychiatrist, Alois Alzheimer, discovered a devastating condition that would bear his name. Unfortunately, we are no closer to a cure or treatment for this debilitating disease that affects roughly 135 million people in the world. However, in the Netherlands, there is a small village that is redefining how people with …
In the first study of its kind, researchers from Finland suggest that an individual’s self-reported fitness level at mid-life could predict a person’s future risk of dementia. Researchers followed 3,559 adults for 30 years and found that a person’s increased risk for dementia could be predicted by a simple question about self-rated physical fitness in …
Ask Bill Whitaker, 80, anything about cars and he has an answer. He speaks with passion when taking about his prized possessions: a 1954 Hudson Hornet convertible, or his latest purchase, a 2002 Ford Thunderbird with just 1,500 miles on it. Recently retired, Bill is able to devote his time to collecting and …
According to a new study, published in the online journal, Neurology, older women with both high estrogen levels and diabetes have a significantly higher risk of dementia, compared to older women without these combined conditions. Previous studies have shown a link between diabetes and dementia and, last year, Medical News Today reported on a study …
NFL Hall of Famer Joe DeLamielleure has taken thousands of hits to the head and recently has had troubling symptoms including sudden anger, depression, and sleeplessness. He is sure that he has the devastating brain disease CTE based on tests that have still to be scientifically proven. Currently, scientific evidence says it can only be …
According to the World Health Organization, the number of people with dementia could reach 65.7 million in 2030 and 115.4 million in 2050. With this number increasing, it is important to recognize the early warning signs so you can begin planning your future while you still have control. An early diagnosis means you can get …
A new research study done at Johns Hopkins suggests that dementia patients that remain at home have multiple unmet health and welfare needs, any of which could jeopardize their ability to live at home for as long as they want to. The researchers say that a number of things related to caregiver needs and patient …
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