Alzheimer’s|Dementia
Exercise May Help Ward Off Memory Decline
Exercise may be associated with a small benefit for elderly people who already have memory and thinking problems, according to new research published in Neurology®, a medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The research involved people with vascular cognitive impairment, which is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer’s...
Higher Caffeine Intake in Women Associated with Reduced Odds of Developing Dementia
36 Percent Reduction in the Risk of Dementia over 10 years Higher caffeine intake in women is associated with reduced odds of developing dementia or cognitive impairment, according to the results of a new study . Among a group of older women, self-reported caffeine consumption of more than 261 mg...
Women Able to Hide Dementia/Alzheimer’s Signs Because of Better Verbal Skills
Women’s Better Verbal Memory Skills May Mask Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Women may have better verbal memory skills than men even when their brains show the same level of problems metabolizing glucose, which occurs in people with Alzheimer’s disease, according to research published in the online issue of Neurology®, the...
Most People With Dementia Are Not Yet Diagnosed
Only half in high income countries and one in ten or less in low and middle income countries diagnosed Most people with dementia have yet to receive a diagnosis, let alone treatment and care Balancing tasks between primary and specialist care could increase capacity and reduce costs Clear, evidence-based dementia...
You Had Me at Dementia: Empowering Those with Early Onset Alzheimer’s
My article on Great Call, You Had Me at Dementia: Empowering Those with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease, is a tribute to my dear friends Sandy Halperin and Brian LeBlanc who teach me every day how to live a life with courage and dignity. Here is the beginning. Link for the...
Losing Teeth Can Effect Cognitive Health
More Teeth Lost Less Functional You Become Maintaining good oral health may help older adults prevent a variety of health problems and disabilities. However, the effect of tooth loss on physical or cognitive health and well-being is unknown. In a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society,...